Everything you need to know as Quebec's municipal elections near

With municipal election campaigns in full swing,Quebecerswill head to the polls to vote in less than a month.

The battle for the top job in Montreal is among hundreds of smaller races in more than 1,100 municipalities across the province.

Here are some of the top stories from our municipal election team as the countdown ison to Nov. 5.

A guide tovoting in Montreal

Montreal is a complicated city when it comes to municipal elections. This detailed guide walks voters through the process in a clear and comprehensive way.

• Quebec'smunicipal election campaigns underway. Here's a primer

An inside look at Denis Coderre

Denis Coderre is once again vying to be mayor of Montreal. As a careerpolitician, Coderre has built up a loyal base across the city, but acloser-than-expected race is underway for the top job.

• Denis Coderre officially launches his re-election campaign

Valrie Plante's charge for City Hall

Projet Montral's Valrie Planteis hoping to become the city's first female mayor. She took over her party 10 months ago after surprising observers in Projet Montral's tight leadership race.

• Valrie Plantetalks transport, families, city spending

Who wants to dethrone 'King Rgis' of Quebec City?

Quebec City is the province's second largest city, with 538,000 residents. Both Dmocratie Qubec's sole councillor, Anne Gurette and Qubec 21's Jean-Franois Gosselin are taking on Rgis Labeaume.

How to reach our municipal election team

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