Quebec election results: voters choose new National Assembly today
Polls close at 8 p.m. Monday. Registered voters deciding on premier, party makeup, and whether next government has majority control.
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Quebec voters are choosing their next National Assembly on Monday, October 5, with polls closing at 8 p.m. The election will determine who becomes premier and whether the next government has majority or minority control.
To vote, you must be registered on the list of electors. Bring one of the following: Quebec driver's licence, Health insurance card, Canadian passport, Indigenous status card, or Canadian Forces ID card. You can also bring a notice of entry or reminder card from Élections Québec, though these are not mandatory — they simply help poll workers process your vote faster.
Early voting ran through Monday morning at 9:30 a.m. Advance polls also operated during the campaign weekend. The registration deadline passed October 1 at 2 p.m., so if you haven't registered or updated your address, you cannot vote today.
This election is historic in one respect: five parties are poised to win seats in the National Assembly for the first time in 50 years, reshaping the political landscape beyond the traditional two-party dominance.
The facts
When do polls close on election day?
Polls close at 8 p.m. on Monday, October 5, 2026.
What documents can you bring to vote?
Acceptable ID includes a Quebec driver's licence, Health insurance card, Canadian passport, Indigenous status card, or Canadian Forces ID card. A notice of entry or reminder card from Élections Québec can also help speed up the voting process, though it is not required.
When was the registration deadline?
The registration deadline was October 1, 2026 at 2 p.m. Anyone who has not registered or updated their address by then cannot vote.
How many parties are expected to win seats for the first time in 50 years?
Five parties are poised to win seats in the National Assembly, reshaping Quebec's political landscape beyond the traditional two-party dominance.
