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PQ Could Win Majority With Less Than 30% Vote
Quebec's separatist party might secure government with under 30% of votes, a political first.
In brief
Quebec's separatist party might secure government with under 30% of votes, a political first. The Parti Québécois could win a majority government in Quebec with less than 30% of the vote, a feat never seen in Canadian history. Originally reported by Nationalpost.
Political Feat Unprecedented
The Parti Québécois could win a majority government in Quebec with barely 30 per cent of the vote, or possibly even less.
Professor's Reaction
Daniel Béland, a professor of political science at McGill University, called winning a majority with 30 per cent of the vote 'super unprecedented'.
“If they get 30 per cent of the votes, even with a minority government, that would be unprecedented. But with a majority, that would be absolutely stunning, super unprecedented”
Historical Context
Béland doesn't know of any instance in Canada where a party won a majority with such a low share of the vote.
Polling Data
Three polls taken last weekend showed the Parti Québécois with 30 per cent support and the Liberals between 22 and 26 per cent.
Party Shifts
The Coalition Avenir Québec has fallen to fourth place behind the Parti Québécois, the Liberals, and the Conservative Party of Quebec.
Electoral Reform Debate
If the Parti Québécois forms a majority government, it will likely restart or amplify the debate on electoral reform.
The short version
The Parti Québécois could win a majority government in Quebec with less than 30% of the vote, a feat never seen in Canadian history.
