Bloc Québécois leadership election, 2011
| Date | December 11, 2011 |
|---|---|
| Resigning leader | Gilles Duceppe |
| Won by | Daniel Paillé |
| Ballots | 2 |
| Candidates | 3 |
An election for the leadership of the Bloc Québécois was held on December 11, 2011 to replace Gilles Duceppe, who resigned on May 2, 2011, 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%.
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
MP for Ahuntsic (2006–present)
Only BQ MP remaining from the Montreal area
Former MP for Hochelaga (2009–2011)
Former MNA for Prévost (1994–1996)
Former Quebec Minister of Industry (1994–1996)
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