Details are expected to be “finalized soon” on how the United Conservative party (UCP) will choose its next leader, said party spokesman Dave Prisco..“I don't have a date,” said Prisco, adding the leadership election committee is “working hard” to establish when the next UCP leader and premier of Alberta will be chosen..“The committee is determining the rules, which includes the voting method, timelines, entrance requirements, debates, returning officers, financial and regulatory matters among other things.”.The 12-member committee, headed by labour lawyer David Price, was announced May 28..At the time, the UCP said that to “secure the integrity” of the voting, cash payments for memberships would not be accepted after June 1. .Premier Jason Kenney announced on May 18 that he would resign after receiving 51.4% support in a leadership review..So far, six candidates are vying to replace Kenney..They include: Independent Central Peace-Notley MLA Todd Loewen; Chestermere-Strathmore MLA Leela Aheer; former finance minister and Grande Prairie-Wapiti MLA Travis Toews; Amisk Mayor Bill Rock; former Wildrose Party leader Danielle Smith; and former Wildrose Party leader and MLA for Fort McMurray-Lac La Biche Brian Jean..Kenney said he will stay on until a new leader is chosen.
