Advance polling stations open in Quebec
Voting offices open Sunday and Monday from 9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.
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Posted: Aug 26, 2012 8:58 AM ET
Last Updated: Aug 26, 2012 8:56 PM ET
Advance polling stations are open today. (Stock)
Quebecers who wish to vote early can head to advance polling stations on Sunday and Monday between 9:30 a.m. and 8 p.m.
To find the voting office closest to you, visit the Quebec elections general director's website.
Advance polling stations will also be organized in long-term care facilities and certain private residences for the elderly.
Voters will also be able to vote on Aug. 28 and 29 between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. and Aug. 30 between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m.
Voters must have a government-issued piece of identification. The following documents can be used at the voting offices:
- Health card
- Driver's licence
- Canadian passport
- Secure certificate of Indian status
- Canadian Forces identification
During the 2008 election, nearly 11 per cent of registered voters checked off their ballots before election day.
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Quebec Election Results
Updated: Sep. 5, 2012, 1:58 AM EDT
| Party | Elected | Leading | Total | Vote Share (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PQ | 54 | 0 | 54 | 31.93 |
| LIB | 50 | 0 | 50 | 31.20 |
| CAQ | 19 | 0 | 19 | 27.05 |
| QS | 2 | 0 | 2 | 6.03 |
| ON | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.90 |
| GRN | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.00 |
All results are unofficial until final ballot counts are verified by Elections Quebec. CBC is not responsible for the content of external sites.
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