2012 Alberta Senate nominee election
The 2012 Alberta Senate nominee election, formally the 4th Senate nominee election of Alberta, was held to elect three nominees for appointment to the Senate of Canada to represent the province of Alberta. It was to be held in the fall of 2010 but was delayed by then-Premier Ed Stelmach. His successor, Alison Redford, announced that it would, be held in conjunction with the 2012 provincial election before June 1 2012. On March 26 it was announced that it would be held on April 23 2012. The results followed the provincial election closely, with the Progressive Conservatives winning all three positions and the Wildrose Party a close second. Background Alberta is the only province to hold elections for nominees to the Senate. The elections, held under Alberta's Senate Selection Act, are non-binding on the prime minister when he advises the governor general on appointments to the Senate. Under the act, the number of Senate nominees, also known as senators-in-waiting, to be elected is set by the Lieutenant Governor-in-Council when issuing the writ of election. The Lieutenant Governor, also on the advice of ministers, sets the term for senators-in-waiting. At the time senators-in-waiting were elected at the 2004 election, the term