by-election.

That means Sen. Patricia Gordon Pamplin will bid to retain the seat for the United Bermuda Party against George Scott, who fought the seat at the General Election only four months ago for the ruling Progressive Labour Party.

An Election challenge by ex-UBP chairman David Sullivan -- angry at what he claimed was railroading of the UBP's own constitution in the selection of Sen.

Gordon Pamplin over rival Ann Cartwright DeCouto -- is unlikely to occur.

Two-horse race is expected Former Olympic Club owner Nick Jones, who also mulled a run as an Independent, is not expected to throw his hat in the ring either.

Mr. Sullivan was yesterday off the Island a nd not expected to return until Thursday -- although a candidate does not have to be present at the nomination proceedings as long as all the paperwork is in order.

Prospective candidates, their proposers or seconders are required to turn up at the polling station at Paget Primary School between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. to present nomination papers to returning officers.

The by-election was caused by the death of sitting MP Madeline Joell last month. Ms Joell, 39, had only won the seat in last November's by-election.