Premier Ed Stelmach remained the leader of the Progressive Conservative Party of Alberta yesterday, collectiong 77.4% support from his own party members, despite weeks of speculation that he could fare poorly.
The party counted 1,191 ballots on Saturday, and 922 people voted against starting a new leadership race.
"We have a very big tent party, it's a democratic party, it's open, it's inclusive and I know that with such a large tent, a large party, there will be a variety of opinions," Stelmach said.
"Yes, (I'm) listening very closely, changes will be coming but they will be done in due course."
The week leading up to Stelmach's leadership review was marked by criticism of the Government of Alberta's handling of H1N1 vaccination clinics, poor poll numbers for the Progressive Conservatives and rumours the premier could fare poorly in the eyes of party members.
About 1,400 Conservatives met at the Capri Hotel in Red Deer over the weekend for their annual general meeting.
Premier Ed Stelmach remained the leader of the Progressive Conservative Party of Alberta yesterday, collectiong 77.4% support from his own party members, despite weeks of speculation that he could fare poorly.
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