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Quebec's 2026 National Assembly election
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Where it stands
As of August 27, Premier Christine Fréchette was scheduled to meet Lieutenant Governor Manon Jeannotte to dissolve the National Assembly and launch a 39-day campaign across 127 ridings. The October 5 vote and election count are still ahead.
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The story so far
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39 Days to Oct. 5: Quebec Votes Under Shadow of Trump Trade War
Fréchette triggered the Oct. 5 vote on Aug. 27, betting 6.4 million voters across 127 ridings will judge her on Trump and turmoil — while separatists lead the polls.
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- No confirmed account here of seat standings at dissolution, detailed polling history, or replacement slates.
- No confirmed timetable beyond the Lieutenant Governor meeting and the Oct. 5 polling date.
History
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Who's involved
People
Charles Milliardadministrator and pharmacist from Quebec1 report
Christine FréchetteCanadian politician1 report
Donald TrumpPresident of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)1 report
François LegaultPremier of Quebec (2018-2026)1 report- Manon Jeannotte30th lieutenant governor of Quebec1 report
Paul St-Pierre PlamondonCanadian jurist and politician1 report
Vincent MarissalCanadian journalist and politician1 report
Éric DuhaimeQuebecker political journalist1 report
Places
- Québec CityQuébec City, QC, Canada1 report
- RimouskiRimouski, QC, Canada1 report
- TaschereauTaschereau, QC J0Z 3N0, Canada1 report
- Trois-RivièresTrois-Rivières, QC, Canada1 report
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