Tag: Municipal Elections


  • Saint-Ours Mayor Race and Council Elections: A 3-Candidate Contest with Acclamations

    Saint-Ours Mayor Race and Council Elections: A 3-Candidate Contest with Acclamations

    Overview: A town in motion ahead of November 2 Saint-Ours residents will head to the polls on November 2 to choose their mayor from three candidates: the incumbent Sylvain Dupuis faces Michel Labonté and Alain Théberge. In addition to the mayoral race, three council seats remain to be decided by ballot. The town will also…

  • Saint-Ours: Three-way mayoral race and contested council seats ahead of election

    Saint-Ours: Three-way mayoral race and contested council seats ahead of election

    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…

  • Saint-Ours Municipal Elections: Mayor Race & Council Seats

    Saint-Ours Municipal Elections: Mayor Race & Council Seats

    Overview of the Saint-Ours municipal election Residents of Saint-Ours, Quebec, head to the polls on November 2 to decide who will lead the town and who will sit on the municipal council. The ballot features a high-profile mayoral race with three candidates, alongside a mix of contested council seats and seats filled by acclamation. The…

  • Opposition Forms Against Maud Allaire: Claude Bérard Seeks Contrecoeur Mayor

    Opposition Forms Against Maud Allaire: Claude Bérard Seeks Contrecoeur Mayor

    Claude Bérard Announces Mayoral Run in Contrecoeur In a post on Facebook, municipal councillor Claude Bérard declared his intention to run for mayor of Contrecoeur, challenging the incumbent Maud Allaire ahead of the November election. The announcement marks the emergence of a formal opposition in the race to lead the river town on the north…

  • Opposition forms in Contrecoeur as Councilor Claude Bérard runs for mayor against Maud Allaire

    Opposition forms in Contrecoeur as Councilor Claude Bérard runs for mayor against Maud Allaire

    Claude Bérard steps into the race for mayor Contrecoeur is preparing for a municipal election that will shape the town’s path in the coming years. Councillor Claude Bérard has announced that he will seek the mayoralty in the November 2 election, challenging the current mayor Maud Allaire. The announcement, posted on his Facebook page, confirms…

  • Opposition forms in Contrecoeur as Councillor Claude Bérard runs for mayor against Maud Allaire

    Opposition forms in Contrecoeur as Councillor Claude Bérard runs for mayor against Maud Allaire

    A formal declaration: Bérard enters the race Contrecoeur councillor Claude Bérard announced his candidacy for mayor on his Facebook page, signaling a formal challenge to incumbent Maud Allaire ahead of the November 2 vote. In his post, he described his decision as rooted in listening to residents’ concerns and delivering practical, local leadership. He underscored…

  • Martine Vassal Announces Candidacy for Marseille Mayor

    Martine Vassal Announces Candidacy for Marseille Mayor

    Martine Vassal’s Candidacy: A New Vision for Marseille On Saturday, September 13, Martine Vassal officially announced her candidacy for the mayoralty of Marseille, the second-largest city in France. The announcement marks a significant moment in the upcoming municipal elections, where Vassal aims to not only secure her position but also to bring about progressive change…

  • Martine Vassal Officializes Candidacy for Marseille Elections

    Martine Vassal Officializes Candidacy for Marseille Elections

    Martine Vassal’s Strategic Move in Marseille On September 13, 2023, Martine Vassal, the president of the Bouches-du-Rhône departmental council and of the Aix-Marseille Provence metropolitan area, officially announced her candidacy for the upcoming municipal elections in Marseille. This significant decision marks a pivotal moment in local politics as Marseille gears up for its elections, aiming…

  • Vernier Election Controversy: Key Changes in Candidate Lineup

    Vernier Election Controversy: Key Changes in Candidate Lineup

    Introduction to the Vernier Election Controversy On March 23, Vernier witnessed an election marred by allegations of fraud, leading to the annulment of the municipal election results. As the city prepares for new elections on November 30, significant changes in the candidate lineup have emerged, particularly with two prominent female candidates not seeking re-election. The…