Progressive Conservative Association of Alberta leadership election, 2011
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The Progressive Conservative Association of Alberta leadership election, 2011 was prompted by Ed Stelmach
's announcement that he would not be seeking re-election in the 28th general election
and therefore would be resigning as leader of the Progressive Conservatives
. With the Progressive Conservatives forming the Alberta
government
, the winner of the election will consequently become Premier of Alberta
.
Stelmach provided official notice of resignation on May 27, 2011. The PC Association then announced the timeline of the election, with the nomination deadline on July 15, and the first ballot on September 17. As no candidate had over 50% of the vote, the second ballot, with the top three candidates, took place on October 1, 2011. Upon no candidate receiving over 50% on that ballot, the second preference votes were added, and Alison Redford
was declared the leader, after Gary Mar
received the most votes on the first and second ballots.
MLA for Battle River-Wainwright
since 2002.
Doug Horner
MLA for Spruce Grove-Sturgeon-St. Albert
since 2001. Served in the cabinet from 2004 to 2011.
Gary Mar
MLA from 1993 to 2007. Served in the cabinet from 1993 to 2006. Alberta representative in Washington, D.C. from 2007 to 2011.
Ted Morton
MLA for Foothills-Rocky View
since 2004. Served in the cabinet from 2006 to 2011. Third place finisher in the 2006 leadership race.
Rick Orman
MLA for Calgary Montrose
from 1986 to 1993. Minister of Career Development and Employment from 1986 to 1988. Minister of Labour from 1988 to 1989. Minister of Energy from 1989 to 1992.
Alison Redford
MLA for Calgary-Elbow since 2008 and minister of justice from 2008 to 2011.
Two days following the first ballot, Morton and Orman decided to endorse Mar. Griffiths followed the next day.
Ed Stelmach
Edward Michael "Ed" Stelmach, MLA is a Canadian politician and served as the 13th Premier of Alberta, Canada, from 2006 to 2011. The grandson of Ukrainian immigrants, Stelmach was born and raised on a farm near Lamont and speaks fluent Ukrainian. He spent his entire pre-political adult life as a...
's announcement that he would not be seeking re-election in the 28th general election
28th Alberta general election
The 28th general election in Alberta, Canada, will take place when the Premier formally advises the Lieutenant Governor to dissolve the Legislative Assembly....
and therefore would be resigning as leader of the Progressive Conservatives
Progressive Conservative Association of Alberta
The Progressive Conservative Association of Alberta is a provincial centre-right party in the Canadian province of Alberta...
. With the Progressive Conservatives forming the Alberta
Alberta
Alberta is a province of Canada. It had an estimated population of 3.7 million in 2010 making it the most populous of Canada's three prairie provinces...
government
Legislative Assembly of Alberta
The Legislative Assembly of Alberta is one of two components of the Legislature of Alberta, the other being the Queen, represented by the Lieutenant-Governor of Alberta. The Alberta legislature meets in the Alberta Legislature Building in the provincial capital, Edmonton...
, the winner of the election will consequently become Premier of Alberta
Premier of Alberta
The Premier of Alberta is the first minister for the Canadian province of Alberta. He or she is the province's head of government and de facto chief executive. The current Premier of Alberta is Alison Redford. She became Premier by winning the Progressive Conservative leadership elections on...
.
Stelmach provided official notice of resignation on May 27, 2011. The PC Association then announced the timeline of the election, with the nomination deadline on July 15, and the first ballot on September 17. As no candidate had over 50% of the vote, the second ballot, with the top three candidates, took place on October 1, 2011. Upon no candidate receiving over 50% on that ballot, the second preference votes were added, and Alison Redford
Alison Redford
Alison Merrilla Redford Q.C., MLA, is a Canadian politician, and the 14th and current Premier of Alberta, Canada. Upon winning the leadership of the Progressive Conservative Association of Alberta, in October 2011, she became the first female premier in Alberta...
was declared the leader, after Gary Mar
Gary Mar
Gary Glen Mar QC, is a Canadian politician in Alberta, Canada. He served as a Member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta from 1993 to 2007. On December 3, 2007, he was appointed as the Official Representative for Alberta in Washington, D.C., and worked in the Canadian Embassy with the official...
received the most votes on the first and second ballots.
Declared candidates
Doug GriffithsDoug Griffiths
Douglas "Doug" Griffiths is a Canadian politician and Member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta representing the constituency of Battle River-Wainwright as a Progressive Conservative...
MLA for Battle River-Wainwright
Battle River-Wainwright
Battle River-Wainwright is a provincial electoral district for the Legislative Assembly of Alberta, Canada.-Boundary history:- Members of the Legislative Assembly :-2004 general election:-2004 Senate nominee election district results:...
since 2002.
- Support from caucus members: 2 Doug GriffithsDoug GriffithsDouglas "Doug" Griffiths is a Canadian politician and Member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta representing the constituency of Battle River-Wainwright as a Progressive Conservative...
, Kyle FawcettKyle FawcettKyle Fawcett is a Canadian politician and current Member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta, representing the constituency of Calgary-North Hill as a Progressive Conservative.-Early life:... - Support from outside caucus:
- Date campaign launched: February 16, 2011
Doug Horner
Doug Horner
Douglas Alan "Doug" Horner is a Canadian politician, who represents the electoral district of Spruce Grove-Sturgeon-St. Albert in the Legislative Assembly of Alberta...
MLA for Spruce Grove-Sturgeon-St. Albert
Spruce Grove-Sturgeon-St. Albert
Spruce Grove-Sturgeon-St. Albert is a provincial electoral district for the Legislative Assembly of Alberta, Canada.-Boundary history:-2004 general election:-2004 Senate nominee election district results:...
since 2001. Served in the cabinet from 2004 to 2011.
- Support from caucus members: 14 Doug HornerDoug HornerDouglas Alan "Doug" Horner is a Canadian politician, who represents the electoral district of Spruce Grove-Sturgeon-St. Albert in the Legislative Assembly of Alberta...
, Ray DanylukRay DanylukRay Danyluk is a farmer and provincial politician from Alberta, Canada. He currently serves as a Member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta from 2001 to present sitting with the Progressive Conservative caucus in government...
, Hector GoudreauHector GoudreauHector G. Goudreau is a politician from Alberta, Canada. He is originally from the francophone area of Beaumont, Alberta, located just south of Edmonton's metro population....
, Jack HaydenJack Hayden (politician)Jack Hayden is a Canadian politician and current Member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta representing the constituency of Drumheller-Stettler as a Progressive Conservative.-Political career:...
, Frank Oberle, Jr.Frank Oberle, Jr.Frank Oberle, Jr. is a Canadian politician and currently is the Solicitor General and Public Security Minister for the province of Alberta, representing the provincial constituency of Peace River as a Progressive Conservative....
, Luke OuelletteLuke OuelletteLuke Ouellette is a Canadian politician and current Member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta representing the constituency of Innisfail-Sylvan Lake as a Progressive Conservative.-Early life:...
, Lindsay BlackettLindsay BlackettLindsay Blackett is a Canadian politician and current Member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta, representing the constituency of Calgary-North West as a Progressive Conservative.-Early life:...
, Jeff Johnson, Wayne DrysdaleWayne DrysdaleWayne Drysdale is a Canadian politician, who was elected in the 2008 provincial election to represent the electoral district of Grande Prairie Wapiti in the Legislative Assembly of Alberta. He is a member of the Progressive Conservatives.-References:...
, Dave QuestDave QuestDave Quest is a Canadian politician, who was elected in the 2008 provincial election to represent the electoral district of Strathcona in the Legislative Assembly of Alberta. He is a member of the Progressive Conservatives.- External links :*...
, Diana McQueenDiana McQueenDiana McQueen is a Canadian politician, who was elected in the 2008 provincial election to represent the electoral district of Drayton Valley-Calmar in the Legislative Assembly of Alberta. She is a member of the Progressive Conservatives....
, Ken KowalskiKen KowalskiKenneth "Ken" Reginald Kowalski, MLA is a provincial level politician and former teacher from Alberta, Canada. He is a current member and also dean of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta and has served continuously since November 1979 sitting with the governing Progressive Conservative caucus...
, Len Mitzel, Pearl CalahasenPearl CalahasenPearl Calahasen is a Canadian politician, who currently represents the electoral district of Lesser Slave Lake in the Legislative Assembly of Alberta... - Additional supporters from caucus after first ballot: Carl BenitoCarl BenitoCarlito Benito is a Canadian politician and current Member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta, representing the constituency of Edmonton-Mill Woods as a member of the Progressive Conservatives.-Early life:...
, Don GettyDon GettyDonald Ross Getty, OC, AOE is a retired Canadian politician who served as the 11th Premier of Alberta between 1985 and 1992. A member of the Progressive Conservatives, he served as Energy Minister and Federal and Intergovernmental Affairs Minister in the government of Peter Lougheed before... - Date campaign launched: February 4, 2011
Gary Mar
Gary Mar
Gary Glen Mar QC, is a Canadian politician in Alberta, Canada. He served as a Member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta from 1993 to 2007. On December 3, 2007, he was appointed as the Official Representative for Alberta in Washington, D.C., and worked in the Canadian Embassy with the official...
MLA from 1993 to 2007. Served in the cabinet from 1993 to 2006. Alberta representative in Washington, D.C. from 2007 to 2011.
- Support from caucus members: 27 Iris EvansIris EvansIris Evans is a Member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta and is Minister of International and Intergovernmental Relations for the Canadian province. From November 25, 2004 to December 15, 2006 she served as Alberta's Minister of Health and Wellness in Premier Ralph Klein's cabinet...
, Cindy AdyCindy AdyCindy Ady is a Canadian politician and a member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta. She has served in this capacity since the 2001 provincial election, being re-elected in both the 2004 provincial election and 2008 provincial election, sitting as a Progressive Conservative...
, Lloyd SnelgroveLloyd SnelgroveLloyd Snelgrove is a Canadian politician, who currently represents the electoral district of Vermilion-Lloydminster in the Legislative Assembly of Alberta. He is a member of the Progressive Conservative Party.-External links:*...
, Thomas LukaszukThomas LukaszukThomas A. Lukaszuk is a Canadian politician and current Member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta representing the constituency of Edmonton-Castle Downs as a Progressive Conservative...
, Ron LiepertRon LiepertRonald Liepert is a Canadian politician and current Member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta representing the constituency of Calgary-West as a Progressive Conservative.-Early life:...
, Heather KlimchukHeather KlimchukHeather Klimchuk is a Canadian politician, who was elected in the 2008 provincial election to represent the electoral district of Edmonton-Glenora in the Legislative Assembly of Alberta. She is a member of the Progressive Conservatives. On March 13, 2008, Heather Klimchuk was sworn in as the...
, Rob RennerRob RennerRobert William Renner is a Canadian politician and current Member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta for the constituency of Medicine Hat as a Progressive Conservative.-Early life:...
, Mary Anne JablonskiMary Anne JablonskiMary Anne Jablonski is a Canadian politician and current Member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta representing the constituency of Red Deer North as a Progressive Conservative.-Early life:...
, Verlyn OlsonVerlyn OlsonVerlyn D. Olson is a former lawyer and a Canadian provincial politician serving in Alberta. He has served as a member of the Alberta Legislature from 2008 to present.-Political career:...
, George RogersGeorge Rogers (Canadian politician)George A. Rogers is a politician from Leduc, Alberta. After serving on city council from 1992 to 1998, he was mayor of Leduc from 1998 to 2004. He is currently the MLA for the riding of Leduc-Beaumont-Devon.-Early life:...
, Yvonne FritzYvonne FritzYvonne Fritz is a Canadian politician and current Member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta representing the constituency of Calgary-Cross as a Progressive Conservative.-Early life:...
, Moe AmeryMoe AmeryMoe Amery is a Canadian politician and current member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta, representing the constituency of Calgary-East as a Progressive Conservative.-Early life:...
, Len WebberLen WebberLen Webber is a Canadian politician and current Member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta representing the constituency of Calgary-Foothills as a Progressive Conservative.-Early life:...
, Teresa Woo-PawTeresa Woo-PawTeresa Woo-Paw is a Canadian politician and current Member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta representing the constituency of Calgary-Mackay as a Progressive Conservative.-Early life:Woo-Paw was born in Hong Kong...
, Neil Brown, Broyce JacobsBroyce JacobsBroyce G. Jacobs is a Canadian politician and current Member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta representing the constituency of Cardston-Taber-Warner as a Progressive Conservative.-Early life:Jacobs was born in Cardston, Alberta...
, Naresh BhardwajNaresh BhardwajNaresh Bhardwaj is a Canadian politician, who was elected in the 2008 provincial election to represent the electoral district of Edmonton Ellerslie in the Legislative Assembly of Alberta. He is a member of the Progressive Conservatives....
, Fred HorneFred HorneFred Horne is a Canadian politician and current Member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta representing the constituency of Edmonton-Rutherford as a Progressive Conservative.-Early life:...
, Dave Hancock, Mel KnightMel KnightMel Knight is the Minister of Energy of Alberta and a Progressive Conservative member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta.-Early life:...
, Ray PrinsRay PrinsRay Prins is a Canadian politician and current Member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta, representing the constituency of Lacombe-Ponoka as a Progressive Conservative.-Early life:...
, Barry McFarlandBarry McFarlandBarry McFarland is a Canadian politician and current Member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta representing the constituency of Little Bow as a Progressive Conservative.-Early life:...
, Richard MarzRichard MarzRichard Marz is a Canadian politician and current Member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta representing the constituency of Olds-Didsbury-Three Hills as a Progressive Conservative.-Early life:...
, Ty LundTy LundTy Lund is a Canadian politician and current Member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta, representing the constituency of Rocky Mountain House as a Progressive Conservative.-Early life:...
, Arno DoerksenArno DoerksenArno Doerksen is a Canadian politician and current Member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta representing the constituency of Strathmore-Brooks as a Progressive Conservative.-Early life:...
, George VanderBurgGeorge VanderBurgGeorge VanderBurg is a Canadian politician, who currently represents the electoral district of Whitecourt-Ste. Anne in the Legislative Assembly of Alberta. He is a member of the Progressive Conservative Party....
, Alana DeLongAlana DeLongAlana DeLong is a Canadian politician and current Member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta representing the constituency of Calgary-Bow as a Progressive Conservative. She was first elected in 2001 and reelected in both the 2004 and 2008 Alberta provincial elections.-Early life:DeLong was born... - Additional supporters from caucus after first ballot: Ted MortonTed MortonFrederick Lee Morton , known commonly as Ted Morton, is a Canadian politician and Minister of Energy for the Province of Alberta. As a Member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta he represents the constituency of Foothills-Rocky View as a Progressive Conservative...
, Doug GriffithsDoug GriffithsDouglas "Doug" Griffiths is a Canadian politician and Member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta representing the constituency of Battle River-Wainwright as a Progressive Conservative...
, Jonathan DenisJonathan DenisJonathan Denis, QC is a Canadian politician and currently Minister of Solicitor General and Minister of Public Security for the province of Alberta. He represents the constituency of Calgary-Egmont as a Progressive Conservative in the Legislative Assembly of Alberta...
, Ken AllredKen AllredGeorge Kenneth Allred is a politician in Alberta, Canada and member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta, in which he sits as a member of the Progressive Conservative caucus. He is also a former municipal councillor in St...
, Evan BergerEvan Berger (politician)Evan Berger is a Canadian politician and current Member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta, representing the constituency of Livingstone-Macleod as a Progressive Conservative.-Early life:...
, Manmeet BhullarManmeet BhullarManmeet Singh Bhullar is a Canadian politician and current Member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta, representing the constituency of Calgary-Montrose as a Progressive Conservative.-Early life:...
, George GroeneveldGeorge GroeneveldGeorge Groeneveld is a Canadian politician and current Member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta representing the constituency of Highwood as a Progressive Conservative.-Early life:... - Support from outside caucus: Gary MarGary MarGary Glen Mar QC, is a Canadian politician in Alberta, Canada. He served as a Member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta from 1993 to 2007. On December 3, 2007, he was appointed as the Official Representative for Alberta in Washington, D.C., and worked in the Canadian Embassy with the official...
, Lorne TaylorLorne TaylorLorne Taylor is a former tenured professor and member of the provincial legislature of Alberta, Canada.-Political career:Taylor was elected to the Legislative Assembly of Alberta in the 1993 Alberta general election. He defeated three other candidates including Al Strom of the Social Credit with a...
, Ralph Klein, Danny WilliamsDanny Williams (politician)Daniel E. "Danny" Williams, QC, MHA is a Canadian politician, businessman and lawyer who served as the ninth Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador between November 6, 2003, and December 3, 2010. Williams was born and raised in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador...
, Steve WestSteve West (politician)Steven "Steve" C. West is a business man, and a former veterinary doctor, teacher, farmer and former provincial level politician. He served as a member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta from 1986 to 2001. He served numerous portfolios in the cabinet for the Alberta government during his...
, Rick OrmanRick OrmanRichard “Rick” D. Orman is a Canadian politician. Orman was born in Calgary, Alberta in 1948 as a fourth generation Albertan. He studied at the University of Calgary before graduating with honours from Eastern Washington University in 1971. Orman served as a member of the Legislative Assembly of... - Date campaign launched: March 16, 2011
Ted Morton
Ted Morton
Frederick Lee Morton , known commonly as Ted Morton, is a Canadian politician and Minister of Energy for the Province of Alberta. As a Member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta he represents the constituency of Foothills-Rocky View as a Progressive Conservative...
MLA for Foothills-Rocky View
Foothills-Rocky View
Foothills-Rocky View is a provincial electoral district in Alberta, Canada. The district is one of 83 current districts in the province mandated to return a single member to the Legislative Assembly of Alberta using the first past the post method of voting....
since 2004. Served in the cabinet from 2006 to 2011. Third place finisher in the 2006 leadership race.
- Support from caucus members: 11 Ted MortonTed MortonFrederick Lee Morton , known commonly as Ted Morton, is a Canadian politician and Minister of Energy for the Province of Alberta. As a Member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta he represents the constituency of Foothills-Rocky View as a Progressive Conservative...
, Ken AllredKen AllredGeorge Kenneth Allred is a politician in Alberta, Canada and member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta, in which he sits as a member of the Progressive Conservative caucus. He is also a former municipal councillor in St...
, David XiaoDavid XiaoDavid Xiao is a Canadian politician and current Member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta, representing the constituency of Edmonton-McClung as a Progressive Conservative.-Early life:...
, Doug ElniskiDoug ElniskiDoug Elniski is a Canadian politician and current Member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta representing the constituency of Edmonton-Calder as a Progressive Conservative.-Early life:...
, Carl BenitoCarl BenitoCarlito Benito is a Canadian politician and current Member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta, representing the constituency of Edmonton-Mill Woods as a member of the Progressive Conservatives.-Early life:...
, Tony VandermeerTony VandermeerTony Vandermeer is a politician from Alberta, Canada, and member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta.Vandermeer first ran for the Progressive Conservatives in the 1997 Alberta general election when he lost to Liberal Ed Gibbons...
, Peter SandhuPeter SandhuPeter Sandhu is a Canadian politician and current Member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta representing the constituency of Edmonton-Manning as a Progressive Conservative.-Early life:...
, Jonathan DenisJonathan DenisJonathan Denis, QC is a Canadian politician and currently Minister of Solicitor General and Minister of Public Security for the province of Alberta. He represents the constituency of Calgary-Egmont as a Progressive Conservative in the Legislative Assembly of Alberta...
, Dave RodneyDave RodneyDave Rodney is a Canadian politician and current Member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta representing the constituency of Calgary-Lougheed as a Progressive Conservative. He was first elected in the 2004 provincial election and reelected in 2008...
, Evan BergerEvan Berger (politician)Evan Berger is a Canadian politician and current Member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta, representing the constituency of Livingstone-Macleod as a Progressive Conservative.-Early life:...
, George GroeneveldGeorge GroeneveldGeorge Groeneveld is a Canadian politician and current Member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta representing the constituency of Highwood as a Progressive Conservative.-Early life:...
. - Support from outside caucus:
- Date campaign launched: January 25, 2011
Rick Orman
Rick Orman
Richard “Rick” D. Orman is a Canadian politician. Orman was born in Calgary, Alberta in 1948 as a fourth generation Albertan. He studied at the University of Calgary before graduating with honours from Eastern Washington University in 1971. Orman served as a member of the Legislative Assembly of...
MLA for Calgary Montrose
Calgary Montrose
Calgary Montrose is a provincial electoral district in Alberta, Canada. The district is one of 83 in the province mandated to return a single member to the Legislative Assembly of Alberta of Alberta, Canada....
from 1986 to 1993. Minister of Career Development and Employment from 1986 to 1988. Minister of Labour from 1988 to 1989. Minister of Energy from 1989 to 1992.
- Support from caucus members:
- Support from outside caucus: Rick OrmanRick OrmanRichard “Rick” D. Orman is a Canadian politician. Orman was born in Calgary, Alberta in 1948 as a fourth generation Albertan. He studied at the University of Calgary before graduating with honours from Eastern Washington University in 1971. Orman served as a member of the Legislative Assembly of...
- Date campaign launched: May 11, 2011
Alison Redford
Alison Redford
Alison Merrilla Redford Q.C., MLA, is a Canadian politician, and the 14th and current Premier of Alberta, Canada. Upon winning the leadership of the Progressive Conservative Association of Alberta, in October 2011, she became the first female premier in Alberta...
MLA for Calgary-Elbow since 2008 and minister of justice from 2008 to 2011.
- Support from caucus members: 2 Alison RedfordAlison RedfordAlison Merrilla Redford Q.C., MLA, is a Canadian politician, and the 14th and current Premier of Alberta, Canada. Upon winning the leadership of the Progressive Conservative Association of Alberta, in October 2011, she became the first female premier in Alberta...
, Art JohnstonArthur Johnston (politician)Arthur "Art" Johnston is a Canadian politician and current Member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta representing the constituency of Calgary-Hays as a Progressive Conservative.-Early life:... - Additional support from caucus after first ballot: Doug ElniskiDoug ElniskiDoug Elniski is a Canadian politician and current Member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta representing the constituency of Edmonton-Calder as a Progressive Conservative.-Early life:...
, Dave RodneyDave RodneyDave Rodney is a Canadian politician and current Member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta representing the constituency of Calgary-Lougheed as a Progressive Conservative. He was first elected in the 2004 provincial election and reelected in 2008...
, David XiaoDavid XiaoDavid Xiao is a Canadian politician and current Member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta, representing the constituency of Edmonton-McClung as a Progressive Conservative.-Early life:...
, Kyle FawcettKyle FawcettKyle Fawcett is a Canadian politician and current Member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta, representing the constituency of Calgary-North Hill as a Progressive Conservative.-Early life:... - Support from outside caucus:
- Date campaign launched: February 16, 2011
First ballot
The first ballot was on September 17, 2011.| Candidate | Votes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Gary Mar Gary Mar Gary Glen Mar QC, is a Canadian politician in Alberta, Canada. He served as a Member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta from 1993 to 2007. On December 3, 2007, he was appointed as the Official Representative for Alberta in Washington, D.C., and worked in the Canadian Embassy with the official... |
24,195 | 40.76 |
| Alison Redford Alison Redford Alison Merrilla Redford Q.C., MLA, is a Canadian politician, and the 14th and current Premier of Alberta, Canada. Upon winning the leadership of the Progressive Conservative Association of Alberta, in October 2011, she became the first female premier in Alberta... |
11,127 | 18.74 |
| Doug Horner Doug Horner Douglas Alan "Doug" Horner is a Canadian politician, who represents the electoral district of Spruce Grove-Sturgeon-St. Albert in the Legislative Assembly of Alberta... |
8,635 | 14.55 |
| Ted Morton Ted Morton Frederick Lee Morton , known commonly as Ted Morton, is a Canadian politician and Minister of Energy for the Province of Alberta. As a Member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta he represents the constituency of Foothills-Rocky View as a Progressive Conservative... |
6,962 | 11.73 |
| Rick Orman Rick Orman Richard “Rick” D. Orman is a Canadian politician. Orman was born in Calgary, Alberta in 1948 as a fourth generation Albertan. He studied at the University of Calgary before graduating with honours from Eastern Washington University in 1971. Orman served as a member of the Legislative Assembly of... |
6,005 | 10.12 |
| Doug Griffiths Doug Griffiths Douglas "Doug" Griffiths is a Canadian politician and Member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta representing the constituency of Battle River-Wainwright as a Progressive Conservative... |
2,435 | 4.10 |
| Total | 59,359 | 100.00 |
Two days following the first ballot, Morton and Orman decided to endorse Mar. Griffiths followed the next day.
Second ballot
A preferential ballot was cast on October 1, 2011. Because no candidate received more than 50% of the vote on the first count, the third place finisher was dropped, and the second preference votes cast on Horner's ballots were counted and added to the remaining candidate's totals. Mar led after the first round, and Horner was eliminated. After second preferences were applied, Redford was declared the winner.| Candidate | Round 1 | Round 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Votes | Percentage | Votes | Percentage | |
| Alison Redford Alison Redford Alison Merrilla Redford Q.C., MLA, is a Canadian politician, and the 14th and current Premier of Alberta, Canada. Upon winning the leadership of the Progressive Conservative Association of Alberta, in October 2011, she became the first female premier in Alberta... |
28,993 | 37.09 | 37,101 | 51.11 |
| Gary Mar Gary Mar Gary Glen Mar QC, is a Canadian politician in Alberta, Canada. He served as a Member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta from 1993 to 2007. On December 3, 2007, he was appointed as the Official Representative for Alberta in Washington, D.C., and worked in the Canadian Embassy with the official... |
33,233 | 42.51 | 35,491 | 48.89 |
| Doug Horner Doug Horner Douglas Alan "Doug" Horner is a Canadian politician, who represents the electoral district of Spruce Grove-Sturgeon-St. Albert in the Legislative Assembly of Alberta... |
15,950 | 20.40 | Eliminated | |
| Total | 78,176 | 100.00 | 72,592 | 100.00 |
Polling
| Date | Source | Doug Griffiths Doug Griffiths Douglas "Doug" Griffiths is a Canadian politician and Member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta representing the constituency of Battle River-Wainwright as a Progressive Conservative... |
Doug Horner Doug Horner Douglas Alan "Doug" Horner is a Canadian politician, who represents the electoral district of Spruce Grove-Sturgeon-St. Albert in the Legislative Assembly of Alberta... |
Gary Mar Gary Mar Gary Glen Mar QC, is a Canadian politician in Alberta, Canada. He served as a Member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta from 1993 to 2007. On December 3, 2007, he was appointed as the Official Representative for Alberta in Washington, D.C., and worked in the Canadian Embassy with the official... |
Ted Morton Ted Morton Frederick Lee Morton , known commonly as Ted Morton, is a Canadian politician and Minister of Energy for the Province of Alberta. As a Member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta he represents the constituency of Foothills-Rocky View as a Progressive Conservative... |
Rick Orman Rick Orman Richard “Rick” D. Orman is a Canadian politician. Orman was born in Calgary, Alberta in 1948 as a fourth generation Albertan. He studied at the University of Calgary before graduating with honours from Eastern Washington University in 1971. Orman served as a member of the Legislative Assembly of... |
Alison Redford Alison Redford Alison Merrilla Redford Q.C., MLA, is a Canadian politician, and the 14th and current Premier of Alberta, Canada. Upon winning the leadership of the Progressive Conservative Association of Alberta, in October 2011, she became the first female premier in Alberta... |
Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sept. 8–9 | Environics | 4% | 12% | 31% | 10% | 5% | 20% | 17% |
| Aug. 26–Sep. 9 | Ipsos Reid | 2% | 6% | 15% | 6% | 4% | 10% | 58% |
| July 15–24 | Environics | 1.5% | 4.7% | 12.1% | 8.0% | 4.7% | 6.0% | 53.3% |
See also
- Alberta Liberal Party leadership election, 2011Alberta Liberal Party leadership election, 2011An election for the leadership of the Alberta Liberal Party was held on September 10, 2011, which was caused by David Swann's announcement on February 1, 2011, of is intention to resign as leader. The election is the party's second since the 2008 election...
- Progressive Conservative Association of Alberta leadership electionsProgressive Conservative Association of Alberta leadership electionsThis page lists the results of leadership elections held by the Progressive Conservative Association of Alberta or as it was known before 1958, the Conservatives.-Developments 1905-1923:...