# Quebec Elects Minority PQ Government

> Quebec's separatist Parti Québécois wins minority government with 28% vote share.
- Title: Quebec Elects Minority PQ Government · Nationalpost | Shortify
- Summary: Quebec's separatist Parti Québécois wins minority government with 28% vote share. Paul St-Pierre Plamondon's Parti Québécois secured Quebec's provincial…
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- Source: Nationalpost — https://nationalpost.com/news/how-the-separatist-parti-quebecois-power-quebec-election-results
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## Quebec Election Results
Quebec elected a minority Parti Québécois government led by Paul St-Pierre Plamondon on Oct. 5, 2026.
## PQ Returns After Near Collapse
The separatist party, nearly wiped off the electoral map four years ago, won 28 percent of the vote in Quebec's provincial election.
## PQ Falls Short of Majority
The PQ came within a few seats of a majority but stopped at 28 percent of the vote.
## PQ's Independence Plan
St-Pierre Plamondon promised collaboration with other parties including Québec Solidaire to hold another independence referendum.
## PQ's Election Strategy
The PQ had been first in polls for nearly three years before facing incumbent premier Christine Fréchette.
## PQ's Future Plans
St-Pierre Plamondon emphasized Quebec will remain a partner acting in good faith despite the independence project.
## Key takeaway

Paul St-Pierre Plamondon's Parti Québécois secured Quebec's provincial election victory with 28% of the vote, forming a minority government after nearly being wiped off the electoral map four years ago.