Tories snatch Liberal seat in Quebec byelection

The Conservatives fielded a candidate with high name recognition in a riding that the party hasn't held since 2000.

Conservative candidate Richard Martel edged out Liberal candidate, winning the riding of Chicoutimi-Le Fjord, Que., on Monday night. Mr. Martel is pictured calling voters to cast their ballot on the final day of the race. Photo courtesy of Richard Martel's Twitter profile

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BY BEATRICE PAEZ

June 18, 2018

Andrew Scheer’s Conservatives brought an end to the Liberals’ short-lived hold on one corner of Quebec, handily winning the riding of Choutimi-Le Fjord in a closely watched race that pitted a well-known candidate against a local businesswoman.

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