Results of the mayoral elections in Quebec

In Montréal, Soraya Martinez Ferrada, from Ensemble Montréal party, won the mayoralty, ending eight years under the previous administration.

In Québec City, incumbent Bruno Marchand ran for re-election under his party Québec forte et fière.

These results mark significant shifts in municipal governance across the province.

Montréal: A Fresh Start with Soraya Martinez Ferrada

Soraya Martinez Ferrada, 53, former federal MP and cabinet minister, campaigned on change and municipal renewal.

She promised a new affordable-housing by-law, stronger support for homeowners at flood risk, a downtown business revival fund, and a homelessness-combat fund.

Additionally, her party, Ensemble Montréal, previously Équipe Denis Coderre, repositioned itself as a centre-right alternative. They highlighted discipline, mobility improvements, and city-clean initiatives.

Meanwhile, her main opponent, Luc Rabouin of Projet Montréal, announced he would step down as party leader after the defeat.

Martinez Ferrada inherits a city struggling with housing pressure, aging infrastructure, and traffic bottlenecks. Her victory reflects Montréalers’ desire for a different approach: more action and fewer resets.

Consequently, early policies will likely focus on urgent needs.

Québec City: Continuity for Marchand

Bruno Marchand secured another term as mayor of Québec City. He leads his party, Québec forte et fière, emphasizing financial stability, infrastructure renewal, and inward investment.

During the 2025 campaign, critics challenged his transit plans and aspects of city governance. However, voters accepted his stewardship.

Marchand’s team focused on continuity, project follow-through, and regional cooperation.

As Québec City enters a new term, Marchand must balance suburban growth with downtown renewal and transit expansion. Therefore, careful planning will guide his next initiatives.

Re-Elected and Standing Down

While Martinez Ferrada represents change in Montréal, other cities saw incumbents run and often win. In these cases, voters preferred experience over new leadership.

In Montréal, the sitting mayor did not run, opening the field to new candidates. Meanwhile, in Québec City, Marchand turned incumbency into a successful campaign for a second term.

City watchers note that when incumbents run and win, municipalities often pursue steadier policies. Conversely, when leaders step down, major shifts in the agenda become more likely.

Thus, Montréal may face broader changes than cities that retained their mayors.

Election Results in Other Cities in the Province