Montrealers gather for U.S. election night watch party

”It’s not over till it’s over,” said Barbara Scales, vice chair of Democrats Abroad Quebec about the U.S. presidential race. Gareth Maroc-Jones reports.

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Posted November 5, 2024 11:11 pm.

Last Updated November 5, 2024 11:43 pm.

Montrealers gathered Tuesday evening at La Sotterenea restaurant in the city’s Mile End for a U.S. election night watch party organized by Democrats Abroad Quebec.

They tracked key races while discussing outcomes, and reflected on the future of democracy.

(Erin Seize, CityNews)

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“I voted for Kamala Harris,” said Molly Gibson, American living in Montreal for two years. “And I was excited to do so.”

“I think this is the most important election ever,” she added. “I feel very passionate about it.”

(Erin Seize, CityNews)

“I didn’t agree entirely with everything the Democrats did in the last term,” said Yaniko Palis, dual American-Canadian citizen. “But they’re my preferred party, certainly.”

“Go Kamala,” he added.

Montrealers gathered at La Sotterenea restaurant in the city’s Mile End for a U.S. election night watch party organized by Democrats Abroad Quebec on Nov. 5, 2024. (Erin Seize, CityNews)

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(Erin Seize, CityNews)

“The environment is always my number one issue,” said Chris Beaudin, dual American and Canadian citizen. “I know like if Trump wins he’s gonna undo everything.”

“So I think that it’s very important that the democrats win,” he added.

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