The 2011 Bloc Québécois leadership election was held on December 11, 2011, to replace Gilles Duceppe, who resigned on May 2 after the party lost 43 of its 47 seats, including his own seat, in the 2011 federal election. It was won by Daniel Paillé.
Voter turnout for the leadership election was 38%.
Candidates.
Official candidates.
Jean-François Fortin.
MP for Haute-Gaspésie—La Mitis—Matane—Matapédia (2011–present)
Former mayor of Sainte-Flavie, Quebec
Only newly elected BQ MP in the current caucus
Date campaign launched: September 17, 2011
Maria Mourani.
MP for Ahuntsic (2006–present)
Only BQ MP remaining from the Montreal area
Date campaign launched: September 21, 2011
Daniel Paillé.
Former MP for Hochelaga (2009–2011)
Former MNA for Prévost (1994–1996)
Former Quebec Minister of Industry (1994–1996)
Date campaign launched: October 4, 2011
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