André Boisclair, leader of the Parti Québécois was seeking a second term in office. The Liberal candidate in 2003, former President Jean Charest had resigned in 2004, therefore the new Liberal leader, Philippe Couillard was nominated. The moderate center-right Union Démocratique Québécoise nominated its long time leader, Mario Dumont once again. The Greens, with the endorsement of minor parties such as the Bloc Pot, Union des Forces Progressistes, and others, nominated incumbent leader Richard Savignac.