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| Date | January 21, 2018 |
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| Resigning leader | Pierre Ducasse |
| Won by | Raphaël Fortin |
| Ballots | 1 |
| Candidates | 2 |
| Entrance Fee | $3,500 |
| Spending limit | $25,000 |
The New Democratic Party of Quebec elected a permanent leader on January 21, 2018 to lead it into the 2018 provincial election. Interim leader Pierre Ducasse announced he would not be a candidate in the leadership election. [1]
Background
Former MP for Beauport—Limoilou (2011-2015). [3] [4]
Background
Candidate in the 2015 federal election in Pierre-Boucher—Les Patriotes—Verchères and 2008 in Verchères—Les Patriotes. [3] [4]
Endorsements
Paulina Ayala, former Member of Parliament for Honoré-Mercier [5]
Total votes cast: 397 votes
Turnout: 67.51%
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