In Quebec’s October 5 provincial elections, eight Concordians won seats in the National Assembly, marking a record number elected to the legislature. Of the 127 seats, six will be members of the official opposition.
Learn more about the Concordians, all from the Faculty of Arts and Science.
Antoine Dionne-Charest, BA 11
Verdun – Parti libéral du Québec
The political commentator and consultant was elected to the National Assembly for the first time. His priorities for the Verdun riding include affordable housing, the cost of living and public services.
Madeleine Féquière, BA 85
Chomedey – Parti libéral du Québec
Until recently, Féquière served as Consul General of Canada in Chicago. As a first-time elected member of the National Assembly, the corporate director brings expertise in leadership, administration, risk management and international trade to her riding in Laval. In 2024-25, Féquière was named a Great Concordian by her alma mater in honour of the university’s 50th anniversary.
Renaud Labrecque, BA 14
Lotbinière-Frontenac – Parti conservateur du Québec
A former professional athlete, Labrecque was a kicker for the Concordia Stingers men’s football team. In his first term at the National Assembly, he is championing the interests of families, farmers and entrepreneurs of the Chaudière-Appalaches region.
Désirée McGraw, BA 93
Notre-Dame-de-Grâce – Parti libéral du Québec
A graduate of Concordia’s School of Community and Public Affairs, McGraw brings extensive experience and leadership to her second mandate. Her background includes co-founding Climate Reality Canada and serving as a senior policy advisor to former Prime Minister of Canada Paul Martin, LLD 98, in addition to leading the Jeanne Sauvé Foundation and Pearson College in British Columbia.
Gisèle Pouhe Njall, GrDip 21
Rosemont – Québec solidaire
After receiving her citizenship in 2023, Pouhe Njall voted for the first time in the 2026 provincial election — and became an elected official. Her priorities include food security, the housing crisis and the cost of living.
Elisabeth Prass, BA 05
D’Arcy-McGee – Parti libéral du Québec
First elected in 2022, Prass has worked on various parliamentary files for her Montreal riding, including mental health, social services, special needs and English-speaking Quebecers.
Filomena Rotiroti, BA 97
Jeanne-Mance-Viger – Parti libéral du Québec
A long-time member of the National Assembly, Rotiroti was elected for a sixth term, securing more than 60 per cent of the vote in her riding.
Jennifer Maccarone, current student, Community, Public Affairs and Policy Studies
Westmount-Saint-Louis – Parti libéral du Québec
The entrepreneur was re-elected for a third time to the National Assembly. Her priorities include building a new elementary school, creating an adult education centre and developing new social housing in her riding. Maccarone returned to her studies in 2025 to pursue a BA in Community, Public Affairs and Policy Studies at Concordia.
View the complete list of elected officials of the 2026 provincial elections.
