Write-in votes by Republicans also could help change the face of the council election in Emsworth next fall. Until then, Democrats chose three from among five candidates to appear on the general election ballot.

Appointed incumbent Alex Nalevanko led the ticket with 163 votes, followed by Kevin Yurkovich with 135 votes, and former mayor George Rossi with 117. Excluded by the Democrats were appointed incumbent Tom Madey, who received 95 votes, and Brian Fashian, who received 101.