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What was Duplessis's electoral machine known for being?

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All-powerful, Duplessis's electoral machine was a well-oiled political system that dominated Quebec politics for over a quarter of a century. At its core was patronage, whereby political favors and contracts were exchanged for votes. The Union Nationale party he led used this system to maintain its grip on power, often resorting to authoritarian methods and voter suppression to retain control.
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