PQ could win a majority with less than a third of the vote
The Parti Québécois (PQ) is polling strongly enough to potentially secure a majority government in Quebec with less than 30 percent of the popular vote. Political analysts suggest this outcome would be unprecedented and could trigger renewed debates regarding electoral reform.
Why it matters
A majority government elected by a minority of voters highlights potential flaws in the first-past-the-post electoral system and could lead to significant constitutional or political shifts in Canada.
Copy Link Email X Reddit Pinterest LinkedIn Tumblr 'Super unprecedented': How the Parti Québécois could win a majority with less than a third of the vote If the PQ wins a majority with 30 per cent of the votes, ‘that would be absolutely stunning — super unprecedented,’ said a professor of political science at McGill University
Join the conversation Parti Québécois Leader Paul St-Pierre Plamondon waves to supporters as he arrives at the National Assembly in Quebec City Wednesday Sept. 9, 2026. Photo by Francis Vachon/Postmedia Article content On Monday, a political feat that has never been pulled off in Canada might come to pass.
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