# PQ election result embarrasses leader

> PQ leader Paul St-Pierre Plamondon wins Quebec election with 28% support, a result that embarrasses his party.
- Title: PQ election result embarrasses leader · Nationalpost
- Summary: PQ leader Paul St-Pierre Plamondon wins Quebec election with 28% support, a result that embarrasses his party.
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- Source: Nationalpost — https://nationalpost.com/opinion/kelly-mcparland-the-pq-should-be-embarrassed-by-election-outcome
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- Topics: pqt, quebec, paul st-pierre plamondon, election, 28 percent, minority government, independence ballot, news, politics
## PQ election result
PQ leader Paul St-Pierre Plamondon wins Quebec election with 28 percent support.
## Embarrassing result
The winning PQ number was 28 per cent of the vote, fewer than three in 10.
## PQ minority government
PSPP has a minority government with no guarantee of long mandate.
## PQ's independence ballot
PQ pledges to introduce independence ballot for third time in mandate.
## PQ's weak support
More than 70 per cent of Quebecers oppose pq gaining power.
## PQ's political vulnerability
PQ could lose seats quickly if other parties defeat minority government.
## Key takeaway

PQ leader Paul St-Pierre Plamondon wins Quebec election with 28% support, a result that embarrasses his party.