City Council nominations for the Democratic ticket were sealed in Tuesday’s Primary Election, with a new face on the city’s political landscape, and two Republicans automatically gaining their party’s nominations, according to unofficial election results.

With all 81 precincts reporting for Lycoming County, for the Democrats, Councilwoman Liz Miele, garnered 961 votes unofficially. She was followed by Councilman David Banks with 813 and Jeana Longo, an attorney, with 784. That was just before 10:30 p.m.

Larry Manson was the fourth Democrat seeking the nomination and had 397 votes. Only three move on to the general election.

Of the Republican nominees, Eric Beiter had 1,445 votes with 80 percent reporting in at 10:30 p.m. to Council President Randall J. Allison’s 1,124, according to unofficial election results. The two nominees automatically move on to the general election.

Longo, Banks and Beiter were eager to share the moment as the votes were tallied.

“I am grateful for, and humbled by, the enthusiasm and support of Williamsport’s voters,” Longo said.

“Our city is an incredible place to live, and our residents are a community of exceptional people,” she said. “I would sincerely like to thank everyone who opened their door and talked with me about our city and their concerns, and I am deeply appreciative of all the wonderful folks who voted for me.”

“As we all move forward, we should be less concerned with ‘party politics,’ and far more concerned with the actual leadership, dedication, accountability and vision of our elected leaders,” Longo said.

“I eagerly look forward to the next phase of the campaign,” she said, adding, “and getting to know so many more city residents to discuss how I will work to continue to improve the quality of life in Williamsport, to promote our small businesses, and to advocate for our city’s future.”

Incumbent councilman Banks also was eager to express his appreciation to voters.

“I am always humbled by the faith the electorate puts in the efforts and policies we work toward every day to progress the city forward,” said Banks, who is chairman of the city economic revitalization commission.

“Thank you to everyone who voted for me in the primary,” he said.

Beiter said he was appreciative of voters.

“It’s great to be going into the general election with so much support,” he said. “As I have said many times already, it’s about the mission not the position. We need council members to be proactive and take action. By reexamining the mercantile tax and city zoning, businesses and residents will benefit.”

“Williamsport is a great place to live, but unless we grow our way to prosperity, our community will continue to face tax increases and lost amenities like another summer without Splash Cove,” Beiter added. “I look forward to meeting, reconnecting, and speaking with as many residents as possible in the coming months.”