A November 24th date has been set for the anticipated Golden Isles by-election following the death of Vaughn Miller.
Three contenders are on the ticket—Brian Brown for the Free National Movement; Senator Darron Pickstock for the Progressive Liberal Party; and Brian Rolle for the Coalition of Independents.
Brown ran in the area last election but lost to Miller, who crossed the aisle to the PLP, criticizing the FNM’s leadership at the time. Brown, served as the FNM’s Golden Isle association chair from 2010 and has been canvassing the area for some time, according to supporters.
However, it still remains to be seen if the FNM will contest the seat since a general election looms in a few months.
Pickstock was introduced to the area this week, following his ratification last Thursday.
Rolle, representing a third party, is reported to be a resident of Golden Isles.
The race could serve as a mid term report for the PLP, testing their popularity following public frustrations and the high cost of living, and the FNM’s ability to reconnect with voters in a key swing seat.
Golden Isles has shifted between parties in the two elections, and could set a trend for the 2026 General Election.
The outcome could signal voter sentiment and set the tone until the election, which could be called by May.