The Parti Québécois (PQ) has secured its third successive byelection win in Quebec, solidifying the momentum of the sovereigntist party as it approaches the 2026 provincial election.
The PQ victory by former Radio-Canada journalist Alex Boissonneault in the riding of Arthabaska on Aug. 11 is a setback to Premier François Legault’s ruling Coalition Avenir Québec (CAQ) party, which had held the seat since 2012.
Boissonneault defeated Quebec Conservative Leader Éric Duhaime, securing more than 46 percent of the vote, while Duhaime came in second with 35 percent support.
CAQ candidate Keven Brasseur placed fourth with just 7 percent of the vote behind Quebec Liberal Party candidate Chantale Marchand, who won 9 percent support….