A new Nationalist Party leader could succeed outgoing leader, Dr Lawrence Gonzi tonight. Some 900 PN councilors are currently voting in the election for the new PN leader. Candidates Mario de Marco, Simon Busuttil, Raymond Bugeja and Francis Zammit Dimech are in the run for this position. Dr Lawrence Gonzi and PN General Secretary, Paul Borg Olivier, voted at 11.15a.m. The election will be brought to a close at 9p.m. with the result expected to be announced at around 10.30p.m. A winning candidate needs to obtain at least two thirds of votes, while the candidates with the least votes will be eliminated. Should no candidate achieve the required amount, another election will take place on May 8. If no decisive outcome is decided, again, another election will be held on May 10.