It’s election day in Quebec, after a 39-day-long campaign that saw party leaders battle over sovereignty, the cost of living and more. If you’re planning to vote today, here is everything you need to know: When The Quebec provincial election is today, Oct. 5. Where Polling stations are open from 9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. The address, and all other relevant information on where to vote, are indicated on your notice of entry. The hours of operation are on your yellow reminder card. You are entitled to four hours of time off work to vote. What Make sure your name is on the list of electors here. To vote, you must have one of the following pieces of identification with you: Penalties While at a polling station, Elections Quebec states that a person may not: Inside the voting room, electors may not use cell phones (except to present their identification), take photos, videos or audio recordings, or approach a voting table while another person is present. “No one can take a photo of their ballot paper,” Elections Quebec insisted. “However, photos taken outside the room where voting takes place are permitted.” The agency notes that an elector may be assisted by a close family member, particularly if they are unable to mark their ballot paper. Penalties for not following the rules can range from $500 to $20,000. Who The five main parties are: The leaders Find out more about the leaders here: The candidates You can find a full list of candidates in all the province’s ridings here. National Assembly numbers Across Quebec, there are 127 ridings, an increase of two compared to the 2022 election. A majority would require a party to secure 64 seats. These are the number of seats each party had at dissolution: Youth vote Young Quebecers are also being encouraged to vote, with small polling stations for children between the ages of three and 12, but open to all young people under the age of 18.
