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The Brooklyn Democratic Party’s 170 judicial delegates nominated four candidates for the New York State Supreme Court at a Marine Park convention on August 6, 2026; the nominees will appear on the November 3, 2026 general election ballot.
Journalist Jean‑François Cloutier of the Journal de Montréal announced his candidacy for the Parti Québécois in the Montarville riding on August 7, 2026. The move places a media professional at the forefront of the PQ’s campaign in the South Shore district.
A Liaison Strategies poll on August 7, 2026 shows incumbent mayor Olivia Chow ahead with 47% support, Brad Bradford at 40%, and newcomer Chris Alexander holding double‑digit backing in Toronto’s mayoral race.
Jean‑François Cloutier, a Journal de Montréal journalist, announced his candidacy for the Parti Québécois in the Montarville riding on August 7, 2026, as the party finalises its slate for the upcoming provincial election.
A California state judge dismissed a lawsuit challenging the attorney general’s description of a strict voter‑ID measure, allowing the summary to remain in use ahead of the November 2026 ballot.
Journalist Jean‑François Cloutier has declared his candidacy for the Parti Québécois in the Montarville riding on Quebec's South Shore. The announcement positions him as the party's official candidate ahead of the upcoming provincial election.
Michel Leblanc was confirmed as the Quebec Liberal Party’s candidate in Montreal on August 5, 2026, as the party finalizes its lineup for the October 5 provincial election.
United NY sued New York City after the city denied petitions to adopt open primaries, alleging the decision favors partisan interests; the case could decide the future structure of primary elections in the city.
Michel Leblanc, former president of the Montreal Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce, announced his candidacy for the Quebec Liberal Party in the Marguerite‑Bourgeoys riding on August 4, 2026.
Premier Doug Ford may call byelections today for three Ontario ridings, including the Scarborough Southwest seat vacant since February, under provincial law that requires timely elections to fill vacant legislative seats.
Michel Leblanc, former CEO of the Montreal Chamber of Commerce, announced on August 4, 2026 his candidacy for the Parti libéral du Québec, citing inspiration from party leader Charles Milliard.
United NY sued New York City on August 5, 2026, after the city rejected its petitions for an open‑primary ballot measure, seeking a court order to force acceptance of the signatures and advance its statewide reform campaign.
Former Montreal Chamber of Commerce president Michel Leblanc announced his candidacy for the Parti libéral du Québec, citing inspiration from party leader Charles Milliard. His move adds a business background to the provincial Liberal lineup.
Quebec Liberal leader Charles Milliard unveiled an economic plan on July 30, 2026, focusing on stronger intra‑Canadian ties and new trade partnerships as the party prepares for the 2026 provincial election.
Chris Alexander, a former cabinet minister in Stephen Harper’s government, filed his nomination papers on July 29, 2026, to run for mayor of Toronto, with Wilf Dinnick present at the announcement.
Toronto’s city council met on July 29, 2026, for its final session before the municipal election campaign begins, concluding routine business and marking the transition to the electoral period.
New Jersey residents have less than 100 days to register before the 2026 midterm election deadline, and officials are urging prompt sign‑ups while providing clear guidance on registration methods.
NDP leader Avi Lewis has begun intensive French immersion classes in Montreal to improve his language skills before a campaign tour supporting the party’s candidates in the city, amid a difficult electoral outlook for the NDP in Quebec.
NDP leader Avi Lewis has started intensive French immersion in Montreal this summer to improve communication with francophone voters ahead of a campaign supporting candidates in upcoming vacant ridings, reflecting the party’s effort to overcome challenges in Quebec.
Mark Carney announced three federal by‑elections for August 31, 2026, to replace MPs who resigned, became an ambassador, and were appointed to the Senate in ridings across British Columbia, Ontario and Quebec.
