Prior to the 1993 election , Hendsbee wanted to seek the Progressive Conservative nomination in the new Preston riding .
Premier Donald Cameron refused to sign Hendsbee 's nomination papers , Hendsbee him to run as an Independent candidate .
Prior to the 1993 election , Hendsbee wanted to seek the Progressive Conservative nomination in the new Preston riding , but premier Donald Cameron refused to sign his nomination papers , prompting him to run as an Independent candidate .