Two Quebec MNAs Announce No Re-Election in 2026

Two prominent members of Quebec's National Assembly announced on March 2, 2026, that they will not seek re-election in the provincial election scheduled for October 5, marking the end of their political careers after serving since 2018.

Caroline Proulx, a cabinet minister with the Coalition Avenir Québec (CAQ), cited her approaching 60th birthday as a key factor in her decision to step away. Proulx, who represents the Berthier riding north of Montreal, has held several portfolios during her tenure, including responsibilities for housing, the status of women, tourism, and seniors. Elected in 2018, she succeeded a decade of Parti Québécois (PQ) representation in the riding, which the CAQ captured amid a broader shift in Quebec politics that year.

In a separate announcement, Vincent Marissal, an independent member from the Rosemont riding in Montreal, stated he plans to leave politics at the conclusion of his current term. Marissal's departure follows a turbulent period last year when he quit Québec solidaire, the left-leaning party that had suspended him for engaging in discussions with leaders of the rival PQ. His 2018 victory in Rosemont ended the tenure of Jean-François Lisée,...