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Quebec Liberal Leader Resigns Amid Vote-Buying Scandal

12/18/2025

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Pablo Rodriguez, the leader of the Quebec Liberal Party, resigned in 2025 amid allegations of vote-buying and reimbursed donations.
Quebec's anti-corruption police launched an investigation into the claims, increasing pressure on Rodriguez from party members.
Rodriguez took over in June 2025, but the Liberals trail the Parti Québécois in polls.
The party now seeks a new leader to rebuild before the October 2026 election.

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Story summary

Pablo Rodriguez, the leader of the Quebec Liberal Party, resigned in 2025 amid allegations of vote-buying and reimbursed donations.
Quebec's anti-corruption police launched an investigation into the claims, increasing pressure on Rodriguez from party members.
Rodriguez took over in June 2025, but the Liberals trail the Parti Québécois in polls.
The party now seeks a new leader to rebuild before the October 2026 election.