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History of participation rates
- 2008 general elections
- 2007 general elections
- 2003 general elections
- 1998 general elections
- By-elections from 1998 to 2011
- Participation rates from 1867 to 2008
2008 General Elections
Some data concerning turnout rates
The turnout rate for the December 2008 general election was 57.33%, the lowest rate in 70 years.
For a third election in a row, the electoral division of Marguerite-D’Youville was the one that posted the highest turnout rate, with 71.33%. For the March 2007 general election, the turnout rate for this division was 82.63%.
The electoral division of Ungava had the lowest turnout rate in Québec with 36.08%, as compared to 46.47% in 2007. It was followed closely by the electoral division of Westmount-Saint-Louis, with a turnout rate of 36.70%
Summary of participation rates
- Consult the document (PDF : 67 KB, 16 pages) (in French)
2007 General Elections
Some data regarding participation rates
The average participation rate for all electoral divisions increased slightly to 71.23% in 2007 compared to 70.49% in 2003.
With 82.63%, Marguerite-D’Youville had the highest participation rate for the second consecutive general election.
Ungava came last with a participation rate of 46.47%.
Summary of participation rates
- Consult the document (PDF : 52 KB, 12 pages) (in French)
2003 General Elections
Some data on participation rates
Compared to the 1998 general elections, the average participation rate for the province declined in 2003. In 1998, the average participation rate for all electoral divisions was 78.32%. In 2003, this rate fell to 70.42%. In addition to the average participation rate, the highest and lowest participation rates for the 1998 general elections were also slightly higher than those for the 2003 general elections.
The electoral division with the highest participation rate in the 2003 general election is Marguerite-D'Youville which had a participation rate of 81.93% of its electors. On the other hand, the electoral division of Ungava had the lowest participation rate: 50.52%.
Summary of participation rates
- Excel Table (In French only) (24 Kb)
1998 General Elections
Some data on participation rates
During the 1998 general elections, the average participation rate was 78.32% for all electoral divisions of Québec. Furthermore, for this election, the electoral division of Îles-de-the-Madeleine obtained the highest participation rate: 87.57% of electors exercised their voting right. On the other hand, the electoral division of Masson had a participation rate of only 60.15% during this general election.
Summary of participation rates
- Excel Table (In French only) (22 Kb)
By-elections from 1998 to 2011
Some data on participation rates
In by-elections held between 1998 and 2011, the average turn-out for 34 ridings was 44.86%. The riding of Saint-Laurent, where the vote was held on September 13, 2010, achieved the lowest turn-out for by-elections in Québec during this period, at 21.65%. The riding of Berthier, where the vote was held on June 17, 2002, had the highest turn-out, with 65.37% of electors exercising their right to vote.
- Excel Table (in French) (23 KB)
Participation rates from 1867 to 2008
Summary table for general elections
General elections from 1867 to 2008 (in French) (PDF: 50 Kb, 2 pages)
