Overview: Saint-Ours prepares for a three-way mayoral race and contested council seats
Saint-Ours residents are gearing up for a municipal election scheduled for November 2. The ballot features a three-way race for the town’s top post and several council seats where challengers are facing incumbents or each other. In addition, a trio of seats has already been decided without a vote, highlighting a mix of competitive races and acclamations that shape the town’s political landscape for the next term.
The mayoral race: three candidates vie for the town’s top post
The race for mayor pits the sitting leader against two challengers. Incumbent mayor Sylvain Dupuis will face Michel Labonté and Alain Théberge in a contest that is expected to shape the town’s priorities for infrastructure, services, and governance. With three candidates in the field, voters will weigh leadership styles, experience in municipal affairs, and vision for Saint-Ours as it navigates local challenges and opportunities over the next four years.
Council seats: three posts require runoff or vote counting
Beyond the mayor’s race, three council seats are up for grabs. For post no. 3, the contest features André Gagnon challenging the incumbent Robert Vallée, potentially altering committee assignments and policy emphasis on the council. At post no. 6, the race is between the incumbent Lise Couture and Bruno Lachambre, presenting a choice about how the town plans and delivers services to residents. Post no. 5 is the most crowded field, with four candidates — Thierry Chagot, Jonathan Cross, Réjean Dupré and François Larocque — competing for influence on budget decisions, development priorities, and local programs.
Acclamations: three seats decided without a vote
Three posts were decided by acclamation, meaning there was only one candidate who met the race requirements for those seats. Post no. 4 went to the outgoing councillor Sophie Poirier, post no. 1 to Pierre Morin, and post no. 2 to Robert Beaudreault. Acclamations reflect instances where opposition did not materialize for those seats, allowing them to be filled automatically and narrowing the focus of election day to the remaining contested positions.
What this means for Saint-Ours as the election approaches
With a mix of acclamations and competitive races, Saint-Ours’ municipal election will test the town’s appetite for continuity versus change. The three contested council seats and the three-way mayoral race together will influence committee leadership, budget priorities, and strategic directions for local development, housing, and community services. For voters, the ballot offers a clear choice among different approaches to governance, transparency, and engagement with residents across neighborhoods.
Election day: what to expect
On November 2, residents will cast ballots for the mayor and the remaining council seats that require a vote. Polling hours will follow the municipality’s standard schedule, and results for contested posts are typically released as soon as counting concludes and the final tallies are certified. Local media and the municipality will provide updates on which candidates advance or are elected, including any potential changes in council leadership resulting from the vote.
Why this election matters for the community
Municipal elections determine who will oversee local infrastructure, public safety, cultural and recreational services, and everyday governance. In Saint-Ours, the combination of a three-way mayoral race, multiple contested council seats, and seats decided by acclamation creates a nuanced political moment. The outcome will set the tone for collaborative decision-making in the town and will influence how Saint-Ours addresses residents’ priorities in the coming years.
