Antoine Dionne Charest, the son of former Quebec premier Jean Charest, was officially confirmed as the Quebec Liberal Party’s candidate for the Verdun riding on Wednesday night, June 17, 2026. The nomination ceremony took place in the Verdun district of Montreal, marking the party’s selection of its representative for the upcoming provincial election.
The event was attended by party members and officials, including Charles Milliard, who is identified with the Quebec Liberal Party. Dionne Charest’s candidacy follows the party’s internal process to choose a nominee for Verdun, a Montreal electoral district that has been a focal point for Liberal campaigning in recent years.
Verdun, located on the island of Montreal, has historically been a competitive riding, and the Liberal Party’s choice of candidate is seen as a key step in preparing for the next election cycle. By securing the nomination, Antoine Dionne Charest joins a slate of Liberal candidates across Quebec who will contest seats in the forthcoming poll.
The nomination aligns with the broader strategy of the Quebec Liberal Party to field candidates with strong local ties and recognizable names. Antoine Dionne Charest’s connection to former premier Jean Charest provides a notable link to the party’s recent history, though the nomination process itself was conducted according to standard party procedures.
Party representatives emphasized that the selection reflects the confidence of local members in Dionne Charest’s ability to represent Verdun’s constituents. The upcoming campaign will see the candidate engage with voters throughout the riding, outlining policy priorities and addressing community concerns as the election date approaches.
The Liberal Party’s choice adds to the slate of candidates preparing for the provincial election, with the Verdun nomination marking a significant milestone in the party’s electoral preparations for the 2026 vote.