Saint-François () is a provincial electoral district in the

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region of

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that elects members to the

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. It notably includes parts of the city of

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as well as the municipalities of

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and Compton. It was created for the 1973 election from parts of Compton,

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and

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electoral district.

Geography

The Saint-François electoral district covers the following territory: * Barnston-Ouest *

* Compton * Dixville * East Hereford * Hatley * Martinville *

- the boroughs of Brompton, Fleurimont, and

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* Sainte-Edwidge-de-Clifton * Saint-Herménégilde *

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* Saint-Venant-de-Paquette *

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* Waterville

Members of the National Assembly

Election results

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Geography

Members of the National Assembly

Election results

References

External links