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  "id": 11982728,
  "title": "Parti Québécois leader says he feeling optimistic on last day of Quebec campaign",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/04/parti-quebecois-leader-says-he-feeling-optimistic-on-last-day-of",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-04T18:02:04.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Winnipeg Free Press",
    "slug": "winnipeg-free-press",
    "url": "https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/uncategorized/2026/10/04/parti-quebecois-leader-says-he-feeling-optimistic-on-last-day-of-quebec-campaign"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "MONTREAL – Parti Québécois leader Paul St-Pierre Plamondon expressed optimism on the last day of the Quebec provincial election campaign. Speaking to reporters in Montreal, the separatist leader conveyed that he anticipates Monday's vote to be closely contested. However, Plamondon remains hopeful about the outcome.\n\nDuring his address, the PQ leader reported feeling at ease with his campaign performance. Plamondon was actively engaging with undecided voters and supporters in Montreal as the electoral campaign concluded. He is running for re-election in a Montreal Island riding, which was the only seat held by the PQ prior to the campaign launch.\n\nAddressing his supporters, Plamondon encouraged them to rally behind the party and motivate voters to exercise their right to vote for the PQ. He mentioned that his party has been contemplating scenarios involving the formation of either a minority or majority government as plausible outcomes of the election. According to Élections Québec data, approximately one-quarter of eligible voters had already cast their ballots by the report's publication on October 4, 2026.",
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      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "CAQ Leader Christine Fréchette expresses regret as Quebec election campaign ends",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/04/caq-leader-christine-frechette-expresses-regret-as-quebec-election",
        "published": "2026-10-04T18:04:17.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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