2008 Election for the Federal Government of Canada
PRIME MINISTER Stephen Harper - Conservative Party of Canada
40th Parliament of the Federal Government of Canada
Duration 18th November 2008 - 26th March 2011
Election Held on 14th October 2008
Portneuf--Jacques-Cartier - Quebec
| Candidate | Number of votes | Elected |
|---|---|---|
| André Arthur (Independent) | 15063 | X |
| Richard Côté (Bloc Québécois) | 14401 | |
| Stéphane Asselin (Liberal Party of Canada) | 7320 | |
| André Turgeon (New Democratic Party) | 5707 | |
| Nathan John Weatherdon (Green Party of Canada) | 1452 | |
| Jean Paradis (Independent) | 1039 |
Voters cast 44,982 valid votes.
14,401 votes for Bloc Québécois wasted
7,320 votes for Liberal Party of Canada wasted
5,707 votes for New Democratic Party wasted
1,452 votes for Green Party of Canada wasted