Municipal Elections

As announced earlier this week by CHIP 101.9, the outgoing mayor of L’Île-du-Grand-Calumet, Jean-Louis Corriveau, has filed his candidacy for a new term as the municipality’s mayor. If elected, this would be Mr. Corriveau’s second term, following his victory in the 2021 municipal election. Former mayor Serge Newberry has also entered the race, running for […]

With roughly 48 hours remaining before the close of the candidate registration period for the November 2 municipal elections, nearly twenty positions in the MRC Pontiac remain unclaimed. This includes openings in L’Île-du-Grand-Calumet, Bryson, Portage-du-Fort, as well as Rapides-des-Joachim and Litchfield. Interested individuals have until Friday at 4:30 p.m. to submit their candidacy. If the […]

Christine Francoeur, the outgoing mayor of Fort-Coulonge, will face opposition in her pursuit of a council seat. Dave Hérault, a current municipal councillor in the Village of Fort-Coulonge, has also submitted his candidacy for Seat 1. Hérault was elected in February 2023 following the passing of Lucie Bertrand, narrowly defeating Freeda Béchamp Graveline in a […]

Individuals wishing to run in the upcoming municipal elections on November 2 have until this Friday, October 3, to submit their candidacy. In some municipalities, there are still four, and in certain cases even five or six, positions with no candidates to date. A number of municipalities may also see mayors elected by acclamation. At […]

Two candidates are now in the running for the mayoralty of Waltham in the upcoming municipal election on November 2. Incumbent mayor Odette Godin will face at least one challenger, Jordan Evans. The Municipality of Waltham has undergone significant changes in recent years, particularly following the departure of Fernand Roy, which prompted public intervention by […]

Businessman Bruno St-Cyr has announced to CHIP 101.9 that he will be the fourth candidate running for the position of prefect in the upcoming November 2 elections. Known as the owner of Scierie Davidson, St-Cyr joins the race following incumbent prefect Jane Toller, municipal councilor Josey Bouchard, and councilor Jean-Pierre Landry (both from Campbell’s Bay). […]

Pierre Cyr, candidate for mayor of the Village Municipality of Fort-Coulonge in the upcoming November 2 election, recently visited the CHIP 101.9 studio. Currently, the only candidate running for the position, Cyr, shared what motivated him to enter the mayoral race.     Having attended most municipal meetings in recent years as a citizen, Pierre […]

As the November 2 election approaches, a familiar face in municipal politics, Colleen Larivière, is seeking a fourth term as mayor of Litchfield. First elected in 2013, she is once again seeking the support of residents. Larivière has often been viewed as part of the opposition to outgoing Warden Jane Toller during Pontiac MRC council […]

Chichester Mayor Donald Gagnon will once again seek re-election in the municipal vote scheduled for November 2. He has already filed his nomination papers. With about 30 years of political experience, Gagnon holds the title of dean among Pontiac mayors. He has most often been re-elected without opposition at the head of Chichester Township, including […]

Bristol residents will head to the polls this fall, as Mayor Brent Orr faces opposition for the first time in years. First elected in 2009, Mr. Orr was returned to office by acclamation in both 2017 and 2021. This time, he will be challenged by incumbent councillor Valérie Twolan-Graham, who currently holds Seat 1. Twolan-Graham […]