2006 Progressive Conservative Association of Alberta leadership election

2006 Progressive Conservative Association of Alberta leadership election
DateNov 25, 2006 (1st ballot)
Dec 2, 2006 (2nd & 3rd ballot)
Resigning leaderRalph Klein
Won byEd Stelmach
Ballots3
Candidates8
Entrance Fee$15,000
Spending limitNone

The 2006 Alberta Progressive Conservative leadership election was held in November and December 2006 to choose a new leader for the Progressive Conservative Association of Alberta (and consequent Premier of Alberta) to replace the retiring Ralph Klein. Ed Stelmach emerged as the winner of an eight candidate field, despite placing third on the first ballot.