2002 Quebec municipal elections

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One hundred and seventy-two municipalities in the Canadian province of Quebec held mayoral and council elections in late 2002. Most held their elections on November 3, although a small number chose alternate dates. [1]

Results

2002 Cowansville election, Mayor of Cowansville
CandidateTotal votes % of total votes
(x)Arthur Fauteux accl..

Source for results: "Election 2002 Eastern Townships," Sherbrooke Record, 4 November 2002, p. 4.

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References

  1. Mike King, "22 first-time mayors will take uncontested seats: 172 quebec municipalities go to polls," Montreal Gazette, 22 October 2002, A11.