2009 Wildrose Alliance Party leadership election

In April 2009, Hinman announced his intention to resign at the party's annual general meeting, held June 6.

Three candidates declared their candidacy for the position: Danielle Smith, Jeff Willerton and Mark Dyrholm.

[2] Mark Dyrholm is the National Vice President for the Progressive Group for Independent Business (PGIB).

Danielle Smith is an Alberta journalist, broadcaster, business lobbyist and property rights advocate.

On October 17, 2009 Danielle Smith was chosen as the leader of the Wildrose Alliance Party of Alberta.