Liberals Win Quebec Riding by One Vote After Recount — Just Two Seats Shy of Majority
In a dramatic turn of events, the Liberal Party has flipped the Quebec riding of Terrebonne, winning the seat by just one vote following a judicial recount. This razor-thin victory brings the Liberals to 170 seats in the House of Commons—just two shy of forming a majority government.
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One Vote Makes the Difference
The recount, overseen by Justice Danielle Turcotte of Quebec Superior Court, confirmed that Liberal candidate Tatiana Auguste received 23,352 votes, narrowly edging out Bloc Québécois incumbent Nathalie Sinclair-Desgagné, who finished with 23,351.
Originally, the Liberals were declared the winners on election night. But after the vote validation process—a routine review by Elections Canada—the riding had flipped to the Bloc. Due to the extremely close margin (less than 0.1%), the law required an automatic judicial recount.
Recounts Underway in Three Other Key Ridings
Terrebonne isn’t the only nail-biter. Three other ridings are undergoing recounts:
- Milton East–Halton Hills South (Ontario): Officials scheduled a recount after the Liberal candidate led the Conservative by just 29 votes following validation.
- Terra Nova–The Peninsulas (Newfoundland and Labrador): A 12-vote Liberal win triggered a recount.
- Windsor–Tecumseh–Lakeshore (Ontario): Officials will begin the recount on May 20. The Conservative candidate won by 77 votes, but the Liberal team claims officials wrongly rejected some ballots.
If the Liberals win all three, they will climb to 173 seats—just one shy of a majority.
Why It Matters
The House of Commons has 338 seats, and 172 are needed for a majority. While the Liberals have governed in minority since 2019, these tight races could shape whether they continue to rely on support from other parties—or take control with a slim majority.
Even a one-seat swing could influence future legislation, budgets, and the party’s long-term strategy heading into the next session of Parliament.
Do you think every vote truly counts in an election? This result might be the proof—share your thoughts below.
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- https://amp.cbc.ca/news/politics/terrebone-recount-liberal-1.7532136
- https://www.ctvnews.ca/federal-election-2025/article/liberals-flip-terrebonne-riding-back-by-a-single-vote
- https://www.msn.com/en-ca/news/other/ballot-recounts-taking-place-in-4-tightly-contested-federal-ridings/ar-AA1EuN5z
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