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Sunday, September 18, 2011

Gary Mar takes big lead in PC Leadership race, another ballot required

Chris Davis, Pincher Creek Voice

The final results of the first ballot of the Alberta Progressive Conservative leadership election were announced around 11:50 pm last night, Saturday, September 17.

Gary Mar was by far the favored candidate, recieving 24,318 votes, more than double his nearest competition, Alison Redford.  It was not enough to seal the deal for Mar, with 50% + 1 vote overall  required to attain the leadership. Redford recieved 11,147 votes, making the leap from relative obscurity into the provincial spotlight.  Doug Horner recieved 8,648 votes, enough to ensure he can be a contender in the second ballot, which will be held in two weeks on Saturday, October 1.

The final tally (top three go on to the second ballot):

  • Gary Mar   24318
  • Alison Redford   11147
  • Doug Horner   8648 
  • Ted Morton   6969
  • Rick Orman   6010
  • Doug Griffiths   2245 

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