Bloc candidate who lost by 1 vote considering ‘all options’ after report of ballot problem
The recent election in the Montreal-area riding of Terrebonne has caused quite a stir, with the Bloc Quebecois candidate, Nathalie Sinclair-Desgagné, losing by a single vote after a judicial recount. Sinclair-Desgagné has stated that she is evaluating her options in light of this unexpected outcome.
The situation has been further complicated by a possible error involving an uncounted mail-in ballot from a Bloc voter in the riding. Emmanuelle Bossé, the voter in question, shared her experience with Radio-Canada, explaining that she had sent in her ballot in early April using an addressed envelope provided by Elections Canada. However, the ballot was returned to her as undeliverable. Elections Canada has acknowledged that there was a mistake with the postal code printed on the envelope and is currently investigating the matter.
The Liberal candidate, Tatiana Auguste, was ultimately declared the winner over Sinclair-Desgagné by a razor-thin margin of one vote. This outcome came as a surprise, especially considering that Sinclair-Desgagné had initially pulled ahead by 44 votes during the post-election validation process.
In a statement on Facebook, Sinclair-Desgagné expressed her need to carefully consider her next steps in light of the unexpected turn of events. She did not specifically mention the uncounted ballot but assured her supporters that she would keep them updated on any developments.
Both parties involved have chosen to refrain from commenting on the situation, leaving many to speculate on the implications of this closely contested race. The riding of Terrebonne has been a hotly contested battleground, with the Liberals ultimately emerging victorious in the end.
As the dust settles on this contentious election, the residents of Terrebonne are left wondering what the future holds for their representation in Parliament. Will there be a further investigation into the uncounted ballot, or will the results stand as they are? Only time will tell as the political drama unfolds in this closely watched riding.
