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Quebec Election Fragmentation
Quebec's election yields the most fragmented result in its history with three parties securing 20-28% of votes.
In brief
Quebec's election yields the most fragmented result in its history with three parties securing 20-28% of votes. Quebec's election produced the most fragmented result in its history with three parties winning 20-28% of the vote. Originally reported by Nationalpost.
Quebec Election Result
Quebec's election produced the most fragmented result in its history with three parties securing 20-28% of the vote.
Governing Party Eliminated
The previously governing Coalition Avenir Québec (CAQ) emerged with no members in the national assembly but approximately 14% of the vote.
Quebec Solidaire
Quebec solidaire (QS), led by Ruba Ghazal, received about 12% of the vote and nine members in the national assembly.
Conservative Victory
The Conservatives garnered approximately 20% of the total vote and elected 19 members in the 127-seat provincial legislature.
Quebec Liberal Party
The Quebec Liberal Party came in second with 24% of the vote and nearly 40 legislators.
Historical Context
The complete elimination from the legislature of the governing party is a rare event that surpassed even Kim Campbell when she replaced Brian Mulroney in 1993.
What matters most
Quebec's election produced the most fragmented result in its history with three parties winning 20-28% of the vote.
