Bruno Marchand Poised for Second Term as Quebec City Mayor
It looks like Quebec City is heading for another four years under Bruno Marchand’s leadership. According to projections on election night, Marchand is set to secure his second term as mayor, with more than 51 percent of the votes counted by 9 p.m. It’s a solid endorsement from residents, who’ve watched him navigate through some pretty heated debates and controversies during his first term.
Now, this election wasn’t exactly smooth sailing for Marchand. As the incumbent, he had to defend his record against some strong criticism, especially around major city projects. One of the biggest talking points throughout the campaign was the Quebec City tramway project — a plan that continues to divide public opinion. Marchand has stood firmly by it, arguing it’s essential for the city’s future transportation network, even as his opponents pushed hard against it.
During his campaign, Marchand emphasized fiscal responsibility, promising not to raise property taxes beyond the rate of inflation — something that certainly resonated with many homeowners. He also made headlines with his pledge to relocate the city’s aging incinerator, signaling a push toward more sustainable urban management.
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Meanwhile, his main challenger, former Liberal minister Sam Hamad, struggled to gain traction. His campaign took some early hits when his party, Leadership Québec, accidentally used images of Montreal to illustrate Quebec City’s traffic congestion — not the best look for someone running to lead the city. Things only got more complicated when he had to drop a candidate, Napoléon Woo, over controversial comments about homelessness.
Hamad tried to position himself as the anti-tramway candidate, promising to scrap the project entirely and replace it with a rapid bus system. But his message was diluted by internal drama and clashes with other candidates, particularly Stéphane Lachance from the Respect Citoyens party. The two even discussed forming an alliance to oppose Marchand, though it quickly fell apart amid mutual accusations of political bargaining that could have bordered on electoral misconduct.
Lachance, for his part, faced his own troubles — including revelations about unpaid municipal taxes and a suspended driver’s license. Still, he managed to capture around 19 percent of the vote, while Hamad hovered near 13 percent as results came in.
So, with Marchand heading for re-election, Quebec City voters appear to have chosen stability over upheaval. Despite the noise of the campaign, it seems his vision for balanced governance and continuity — especially in areas like fiscal management and infrastructure — has won the day.
If projections hold, Bruno Marchand will continue leading Quebec City into its next chapter, with all eyes on how he handles the still-contentious tramway project and his promises of modernization without financial strain.
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