Wan Azizah Wan Ismail
Azmin Ali were among the three reported assemblymen (the other two were PAS assemblymen) commenced to be interviewed by the Sultan. He however, was never supported by his party as the next Menteri Besar. He was eventually sworn in as the 15th Menteri Besar of Selangor at 23 September 2014 at Istana Shah Alam. Datuk Seri Datuk Wan Azizah Wan Ismail said she accepted and endorsed the Selangor Sultan's decision to appoint PKR deputy president Azmin Ali 'with an open heart' and pulled out of the race. A palace official said that the delay in appointment of the new Menteri Besar occurred due to PKR and DAP's refusal to obey the sultan's decree to nominate more candidates.