2005 Leadership Election
The party replaced former leader Randy Thorsteinson in a two day leadership convention held on November 18, and November 19, 2005 in Red Deer.
The Nominations closed on September 20, 2005. Candidates were eligible if had been a party member for at least 90 days prior to the convention, obtain 100 signatures from party members in good standing, and provide a $5, 000 deposit.
The Alberta Alliance had four candidates were officially nominated.
- Paul Hinman
- Marilyn Burns
- David Crutcher
- Ed Klop
Paul Hinman was elected as the party's new leader on November 19, 2005, after a bitter leadership campaign. He was elected on the third ballot defeating Marilyn Burns.
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