**Alexandre Leduc of Québec solidaire holds a modest lead in trader pricing for the Hochelaga-Maisonneuve seat ahead of the October 5 Quebec general election.** As the incumbent since 2018 and re-elected with over 50% in 2022, Leduc benefits from the riding’s shift from long-standing Parti québécois dominance to a QS bastion focused on housing, tenant rights, community services, and local initiatives. Recent candidate nominations, finalized by the September 17 deadline, confirm a multi-party field including Maude Brossard-Sabourin for the PQ, plus Liberal, CAQ, and Conservative contenders. Current polling projections show QS and PQ support clustered closely in the low-to-mid 30s, with vote splitting among other parties potentially aiding the incumbent. The tight pricing reflects this competitive dynamic in a left-leaning Montreal district, where modest shifts in turnout or late campaign momentum could alter the outcome before election day.