MONTREAL - Voters across Quebec will soon be heading off to the polls to elect their municipal leaders. Here are five things to keep an eye on as the Nov. 2 election day approaches.

Voter turnout

Voter participation was low in the last two municipal elections in Quebec.

In 2021, only about 39 per cent of Quebecers voted, down from about 45 per cent in the 2017 election.

Montreal saw a voter turnout of 38 per cent in 2021 — down from 42 per cent in 2017.

Laval, the third largest city in the province, saw only 28 per cent of eligible voters lining up to cast a vote in 2021. Participation was much higher in Quebec City, however, the province’s second largest city, which saw 45 per cent taking part in that year’s vote.

With the ongoing postal strike Quebec’s election officer had concerns

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