It\u0027s deadline day for hopefuls vying to replace Jason Kenney as leader of the United Conservative Party and premier of Alberta
They had until 5 p.m to submit at least $50,000 of the $150,000 entry fee as well as the $25,000 refundable good behaviour deposit needed to enter the race. They also required at least 1,000 signatures from UCP members across the province.
Rajan Sawhney, Rebecca Schulz, Todd Loewen and Leela Aheer’s campaigns have all said that they’ve submitted the required paperwork and cash. They’ll go through a vetting process and the party will verify the signatures they’ve collected before their applications can be formally accepted.An hour before the deadline, Jon Horsman officially pulled his name from the race.
The hopeful with the most obstacles to overcome is Raj Sherman. The former PC MLA turned Alberta Liberal leader continues to push forward with his campaign despite being denied the required waiver from the party since he has not been a member for more than six months.Article content
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