A couple more local MLA's have thrown their support behind Brian Jean in the race for the leadership of the United Conservative Party.

Livingstone Macleod MLA Pat Stier and Little Bow MLA Dave Schneider are now officially backing Jean.

Stier had said last week he was going to wait but also said he'd been travelling the province with jean and planned to appear at more events with him as the race continued.

“After the floor crossing in 2014, Brian rose to the occasion by bringing principled and stable leadership to Wildrose. Since that time, he helped lead conservatives together in our province and is putting forward a bold vision and solutions to getting our province back on track. He is the best leader to save Albertans from the NDP.” Stier said in a statement released by Jean.

“Brian is a good friend and has always emphasized the importance of teamwork. He has shown time and time again a willingness to listen, but isn't afraid to lead a team in the right direction. I know Albertans throughout my riding support Brian," says Schneider. "He’s the best chance Albertans have of stopping the NDP and I'm happy to give him my full support.”

Highwood MLA Wayne Anderson has already said he's behind the former leader of the Wildrose Party.

 

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