Prior to the election Stoutt had was serving as Chief Minister and leader of the UP due to internal divisions Stoutt left and formed his new party to contest the election against the UP, but lost.
Prior to the election Stoutt had was serving as Chief Minister and leader of the UP but was ousted as leader in favour of Wheatley. Stoutt formed his new party to contest the election against Wheatley and UP but lost.