Rural Albertans voted overwhelmingly for Kenney’s party, but then growing distrust prompted them to help oust him. The UCP’s next leader will need to restore their trust, and then somehow hang onto it.
To maintain his post as leader, Kenney must soak up healthy shares of leadership review votes in places like Cardston, Rimbey and Fort McMurray. It won't be enough to dominate in the province's million-person cities.
Premier Jason Kenney defended the controversial disqualification of two people hoping to become UCP MLAs Thursday. Both were endorsed by his rival Brian Jean.