Tamaqua Incumbent Democratic Mayor Christian Morrison has decided not to seek another four-year term. No Democrat has filed a nominating petition so the new mayor will likely be a Republican, unless a write-in campaign is conducted by someone to get the Democratic nod. Three people have filed for the Republican nomination for mayor, and all are newcomers to the political scene in the borough. Seeking the position are Nathan J. Gerace, William F. Price Sr. and Christine Rottet Hartung. There is also a race for a GOP nomination for council, four-year term. There are three to be elected, with four Republicans filing. The candidates are Kerry Lasky, Michael E. Morgans, Ritchie A. Linkhorst and Dave D. Mace. The lone Democrat is James E. Hull. The results for the mayor Republican ballot: Nathan J. Gerace 223 Christine R Hartung 217 William F. Price Sr. 146 Write-in 9 Republican ballot for Tamaqua Council: Ritchie A. Linkhorst 350 David E. Mace 332 Michael E. Morgans 320 Kerry Lasky 264 Write-in 16 Tamaqua School Board, 4 seats open: Democrat: Thomas A. Rottet 347 Bryan Miller 330 Nicholas E. Boyle 327 Write-in 33 Republican: Thomas A. Rottet 1,185 Bryan Miller 1,167 Mark Rother 1,114 Nicholas E. Boyle 1,088 Write-in 41