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Son of ex-premier Jean Charest to run for Quebec Liberals in Montreal’s Verdun riding
The son of former premier Jean Charest will challenge Québec solidaire incumbent Alexandra Zaga Mendez in a riding the Liberals have long held.
- On Wednesday, Antoine Dionne Charest won the Liberal nomination in Verdun, confirming months of political rumors. Liberal Leader Charles Milliard attended the nomination meeting to support the candidate.
- Verdun historically voted Liberal every time since the 1940s, but the riding fell to Québec solidaire MNA Alexandra Zaga Mendez in 2022. Zaga Mendez is now seeking re-election.
- A graduate of Concordia University, the Université de Montréal, and the London School of Economics, Dionne Charest is a frequent political analyst. He has served on the party's relaunch and policy committees.
- Milliard described Dionne Charest as a long-serving member, expressing hope the recruit will contribute to party renewal. The Liberals are rebuilding ahead of the October 5 general election.
- Most polling suggests the Liberals are running second to the Parti Québécois ahead of the October 5 vote. The governing Coalition Avenir Québec is contending with an exodus, as more than 30 elected members have announced departures.
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The leader of the Liberal Party of Quebec, Charles Milliard, presented the candidate as "everything but a tourist" in the political party.
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Total News Sources27
Leaning Left13Leaning Right3Center7Last UpdatedBias Distribution57% Left
Bias Distribution
- 57% of the sources lean Left
57% Left
L 57%
C 30%
13%
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