Everything you need to know to prepare for Monday’s provincial election in Western Quebec

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As Quebec voters head to the polls on Monday, here’s what you need to know about the provincial election and how to vote in Outaouais.

A total of 34 candidates are running in the ridings of Gatineau, Papineau, Chapleau, Hull and Pontiac.

Gatineau

Containing part of the city of Gatineau and many other municipalities within its border, this electoral district covers 15,564 square kilometers. Its population is 77,455, with 62,462 registered voters. It also includes the Aboriginal reserves of Kitigan Zibi and Lac-Rapide. (www.electionsquebec.qc.ca)

In the constituency of Gatineau, seven candidates are in the running. They are:

shell

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The electoral division of Hull includes part of the city of Gatineau. It has a population of 79,845, with 55,209 registered voters. It is 49.81 square kilometers. (www.electionsquebec.qc.ca)

In the constituency of shell, six candidates are in the running. They are:

Chapleau

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The electoral division of Chapleau also occupies part of the city of Gatineau. Its population is 73,950, with 53,603 registered voters. It is 36.02 square kilometers. (www.electionsquebec.qc.ca)

In the constituency of Chapleau, seven candidates are in the running. They are:

Papineau

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Papineau is made up of several municipalities, including Lochaber, Val-des-Bois, Papineauville and Notre-Dame-de-la-Paix. Like the ridings that preceded it, Papineau also has part of Gatineau within its borders. Its population is 77,985, with 63,441 registered voters. It is 3,594 square kilometers. (www.electionsquebec.qc.ca)

In the constituency of Papineau, seven candidates are in the running. They are:

Pontiac

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Pontiac includes several municipalities, including Bristol, L’Isle-aux-Allumettes, Shawville, Pontiac and part of the city of Gatineau. Its population is 73,360, with 53,371 registered voters. It is 14,459 square kilometers. (www.electionsquebec.qc.ca)

In the constituency of Pontiac, seven candidates are in the running. They are:

What you need to vote

Canadian citizens aged 18 and over who have lived in Quebec for at least six months can vote, but make sure you are registered.

You can only vote if your name is on the voters list. You can verify that your name is registered online. If your name is not listed or you find an error, you can save or correct it now.

You have until Thursday, September 28 at 2 p.m. ET to rectify the situation.

You must have one of these IDs:

  • Driver’s license.
  • Health insurance card.
  • Canadian passport.
  • Certificate of Indian Status.
  • Canadian Armed Forces Identity Card.

If you do not have the required documents, election officials will try to verify your identity by other means.

Polling stations are open from 9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Monday, October 3.

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