Antoine Dionne Charest was formally nominated as the Quebec Liberal Party’s candidate for the Verdun riding in Montreal on June 17, 2026. The nomination ceremony took place in Verdun and marked the official selection of the party’s representative for the forthcoming provincial election.
The event was attended by party members and local supporters, including Charles Milliard, who was present as a representative of the riding association. Dionne Charest addressed the gathering, confirming his intention to run under the Liberal banner and to campaign for the party’s platform in the upcoming vote.
Antoine Dionne Charest is the son of former Quebec premier Jean Charest, a fact noted by attendees as part of his political lineage. His connection to the former premier was highlighted during the proceedings, underscoring the family’s ongoing involvement in provincial politics.
The Verdun riding, situated on the island of Montreal, has been a focal point for the Liberals as they prepare for the next provincial election. The party’s nomination of Dionne Charest follows a period of internal selection processes aimed at presenting a unified slate of candidates across Quebec. His candidacy adds a new name to the Liberal roster, with the party seeking to maintain its presence in the Montreal region.
Party officials indicated that the nomination aligns with the Liberal strategy to field candidates with strong community ties and recognizable profiles. The upcoming election is scheduled for later in the year, and the Liberals will now turn their attention to campaign planning and voter outreach in Verdun and surrounding areas.
With the nomination now confirmed, Antoine Dionne Charest will begin the next phase of his political campaign, aiming to secure the support of Verdun voters and to contribute to the Liberal Party’s broader electoral objectives in Quebec.