The UCP can’t even carry out its own election without the need for fraudulent votes. But, Albertans will still vote for a fraudster.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/ucp-leadership-voter-fraud-membership-lists-data-1.5091952
I don't know anything about the UCP. But what i've learned watching politics is that it's often the case of choosing to vote for who you think is the least crappy candidate, rather than who you like most.
I can't say i've often voted for candidates or parties I liked. I could probably name on one hand the number of politicians in the world I actively have supported.