The survey provided no evidence of a perceived leader-in-waiting within the CAQ.
In all, 52 per cent of respondents said they think it is time for Legault to leave, a sentiment held by the majority of men regardless of age, region or language.
The only category where support for Legault’s departure was not in the majority was among women (49 per cent). Fifty per cent of respondents who were francophone, residents of the province’s regions and over 65 thought he should leave.
Support for Legault’s resignation was highest among non-francophone respondents, at 61 per cent.
Legault has stated repeatedly he intends to lead the Coalition Avenir Québec in the next election, in October 2026.
The survey provided no evidence of a perceived leader-in-waiting in the CAQ.
Respondents were given the names of seven high-profile ministers in government and asked to assess which would be the best choice to replace Legault.
Geneviève Guilbault, transport minister and deputy premier, led the pack with 15 per cent, followed by Health Minister Christian Dubé with 10 per cent, Justice Minister Simon Jolin-Barrette and Treasury Board president Sonia LeBel at nine per cent, Education Minister Bernard Drainville at six per cent, Finance Minister Eric Girard at three per cent and Immigration Minister Jean-François Roberge at one per cent.
The single most popular choice was “none of the above,” at 24 per cent.