On October 5, 2026, all Quebecers will vote in the provincial regional elections. This means we’ll be electing members of the National Assembly in Quebec’s 127 ridings. These members will represent their constituents in the National Assembly.
For those who have their heads in the clouds, the election period began a little over a month ago, on August 27, 2026. Since then, posters have been appearing on the streets of Montreal featuring the candidates running for the position of member of the National Assembly in each riding, along with the political party they belong to and a more or less flattering photo against a primary-colored background.
For those voting for the first time, or who have moved and will be voting next Monday for the first time in Montreal, we’ve done a little research.
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2026 PROVINCIAL ELECTIONS
1. WHO VOTES?
To vote in the provincial elections, you must be registered on the voter rolls and have an up-to-date address. This is the most important requirement, and you can update your information until October 1, 2026, at 2:00 p.m.
To register to vote, you must be a Canadian citizen, be at least 18 years old, and have lived in Quebec for at least 6 months.
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2. WHERE TO VOTE?
To find your polling place, just enter your address in the search bar here.
On October 5, 2026, Election Day, polling places will be open from 9:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. One week before the election (yesterday or today), you should have received a “reminder letter” in the mail, indicating your polling place and its hours of operation.
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3. WHO TO VOTE FOR?
Not everyone is familiar with local politics—unfortunately—and we recommend taking a moment to learn, at the very least, about the candidates in your district.
To do this, enter your address here to see who’s running to represent you.
You can also read the local newspapers, go to City Hall to pick up informational materials, listen to the radio, and talk with neighbors about hyperlocal politics.
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