Antoine Dionne Charest was officially confirmed as the Liberal Party’s candidate for the Verdun provincial riding on Wednesday evening, June 17, 2026. The nomination took place in Verdun, a borough of Montreal, and marks the latest addition to the party’s growing slate of contenders as it prepares for the upcoming Quebec provincial election.
The ceremony was attended by party figures, including Jean Charest, who joined the event as a senior Liberal presence. Both men stood before a gathering of local supporters, where the party’s procedural requirements for candidate selection were fulfilled. With the nomination now complete, the Liberal Party moves closer to finalising its full list of candidates across Quebec, a process that has accelerated in recent weeks.
Verdun, situated on the island of Montreal, has historically been a competitive riding, and the Liberal Party’s choice of Antoine Dionne Charest reflects its strategy to field recognizable local figures ahead of the election. The party’s broader effort to solidify its candidate roster comes as it seeks to present a cohesive platform to voters across the province. The nomination of Dionne Charest adds to that effort, providing the Liberals with a candidate who will campaign on the party’s provincial agenda while addressing issues specific to Verdun residents. The finalisation of the slate is expected to continue in the coming days as remaining ridings confirm their representatives, setting the stage for a full campaign rollout ahead of the vote.