[EN DIRECT] Quebec 2022: follow the progress of the elections minute by minute

That’s it! After 36 days of election campaigning, Quebecers are being called to the polls today to elect the next provincial government.

The 3902 polling stations, distributed in the 125 constituencies of the province, close their doors at 8 p.m.

Follow all the developments of the evening live, minute by minute

TO SEE | Returning officer attacks journalists

A returning officer from Elections Quebec has put a spoke in the wheel for journalists who wanted to take images of Gabriel Nadeau-Dubois voting on Thursday morning.

READ | How to vote if you are in isolation?

If you woke up with symptoms this morning and your COVID test showed a positive result, know that you can still exercise your duty as a citizen.

3:37 p.m. | Little wait in Montreal on this voting day

In Montreal, it was relatively easy to vote Monday at the start of the day, when voters went to the polls in dribs and drabs.

3:29 p.m. | The voters of Laviolette-Saint-Maurice were able to vote

Despite the lack of personnel, voters in the Laviolette-Saint-Maurice riding, in Mauricie, were able to vote without incident.

READ | The PLQ has turned the page, believes Anglade

Dominique Anglade voted with the feeling of accomplishment, Monday, at the end of an electoral campaign which knew ups and downs. The PLQ has managed to turn the page on its past, she believes.

READ | Final lap for Pierre Bruneau

Although he is piloting his very last election night tonight, Pierre Bruneau is not the type to pour into regrets and nostalgia.

READ | Quebecers go to the polls

Polling stations have been open since 9:30 a.m. Monday to welcome the more than 6 million Quebecers who must go to the polls to choose a new government.

11:26 am | PSPP votes in Camille-Laurin

The leader of the Parti Québécois voted in his riding of Camille-Laurin, saying that “the sky is very blue this morning”. In the name of democracy, Paul St-Pierre Plamondon wants voters to go to the polls en masse.

10:35 a.m. | Legault in Quebec for D-Day

François Legault chose Quebec to make a public appearance on this voting day.

READ | A guide to the perfect voter

After 36 days of campaigning, Quebec voters are invited today to choose their MP. Here is a little guide to help you find your way around this polling day.