Mercier

Who's running

The candidates

Declared and on-ballot candidates for the upcoming election.

• QS Incumbent
  

  Ruba Ghazal

  Ruba Ghazal wants to become Quebec's premier to build a fairer, more inclusive, and sustainable country. A proud defender of the French language, democracy, and social justice, she carries a vision of a unifying Quebec where everyone can contribute fully to society. Drawing on extensive private-sector experience in health, safety, and the environment, she offers Québec solidaire a vision grounded in reality and connected to people's aspirations. She has embodied this project at the National Assembly for eight years and wants to lead it for all Quebec.

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• CAQ Challenger
  

  Kelly-Anne Gagné

  Holder of a Bachelor's degree in Political Science, including a certificate in Immigration and Intercultural Relations, Kelly-Anne Gagné currently works as a political assistant to the Member for Trois-Rivières, where she actively participates in file tracking and citizen representation. She lived in the Mercier riding for three years during her studies, which allowed her to gain a good understanding of the realities and issues of the sector.

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• Other Challenger
  JC

  Jenny Cartwright

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• Other Challenger
  MP

  Michelle Paquette

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• PCQ Challenger
  

  François Plamondon

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• PQ Challenger
  

  Phoudsady Vanny

  Her sustained engagement in cultural, community, and philanthropic circles demonstrates a constant will to build bridges. She founded the Ninan agency, representing several artists from different Indigenous nations.

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• QLP Challenger
  

  Thierno Diallo

  A recognized professional in economic development, governance and organizational development, Thierno Diallo combines strong academic expertise with extensive field experience. He holds a master's degree in public-program evaluation from École nationale d'administration publique, as well as several graduate diplomas in areas such as human resources, international relations, law, public management and territorial development. Currently economic-development commissioner for the City of Montreal, he previously taught law for more than five years at Université Toulouse 1 Capitole in France. He has also carried out consulting mandates in sustainable development, ethics and governance for international organizations, while supporting numerous Montreal community organizations with their organizational-development projects. Deeply involved in his community, Thierno Diallo is co-founder and president of the Fédération africaine et associations du Canada. Over the years, he has also held several governance roles in Quebec organizations, notably as vice-president of the Fédération de l'habitation coopérative du Québec. His constant commitment reflects a desire to bring citizens together, foster inclusion and put expertise at the service of the common good. Convinced that economic development, education and effective governance are essential levers for improving Quebecers' quality of life, he now wants to represent the citizens of Mercier in the National Assembly and help build a more prosperous, inclusive and forward-looking Quebec. × I commit to voting for Thierno Diallo as member for the riding of Mercier

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