The Butler Eagle is providing live updates throughout Election Day, offering a place to go for information on the candidates and issues on the ballot, sharing breaking news from the polls, and covering the live results this evening.

After polls close, our reporters will closely follow vote counts related to the Mars-Adams Township merger and the race between Rep. Brandon Dukes vs. Republican candidate Scott Timko.

We will also post results for U.S. Rep. Mike Kelly vs. Democratic candidate Justin Wagner, Rep. Aaron Bernstine vs. Democratic candidate Rick Telesz and Rep. Marci Mustello vs. write-in candidate Kathy Smith.

Meet the candidates and learn about their stances on issues that matter to Butler County in the live blog below. This will be updated throughout the day. Stay tuned for the latest.

Polling places are open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3. Voters in line by 8 p.m. will be able to cast a ballot.

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All Butler County residents are voting between Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro and Republican state Treasurer Stacy Garrity for a four-year term as Pennsylvania’s governor.

Shapiro visited the county and spoke with the Butler Eagle in September.

Garrity visited the county and spoke with the Butler Eagle in August.

Related Article: Shapiro fires up Butler Democrats with less than two months until election

Rep. Mike Kelly vs. Justin Wagner

All Butler County residents are voting between Republican Rep. Mike Kelly and Democratic challenger Justin Wagner for a two-year term representing the 16th District of Pennsylvania in the U.S. House of Representatives.

Kelly, a 16-year incumbent and car dealership owner, touts his experience and ability to bring in tax dollars for local projects.

Wagner, a political newcomer, hopes to ride a wave of Democratic enthusiasm while running a populist campaign focused largely on affordability.

— Rep. Mike Kelly to face off against challenger Justin Wagner in 16th Congressional District race

Rep. Brandon Dukes vs. Scott Timko

Residents in the 12th state House District are voting between Democratic Rep. Brandon Dukes and Republican challenger Scott Timko for the two-year term. The two are facing off in a rematch of the Aug. 18 special election where Dukes won by 88 votes with a roughly 32% voter turnout.

The 12th state House District includes Adams, Cranberry and Jackson townships; and Callery, Evans City, Harmony, Mars, Valencia and Zelienople boroughs.

Both candidates ran for former Rep. Stephenie Scialabba’s seat after she resigned at the end of March. Dukes was sworn into office Sept. 8 to serve until the legislative term ends Nov. 30 and one of them is voted into a full term. The district has seen steady residential and commercial growth along the Route 228 corridor as Butler County’s population swelled passed 200,000 this year.

— 12th House District: Democratic Rep. Brandon Dukes faces off against Republican candidate

Rep. Aaron Bernstine vs. Rick Telesz

Two Lawrence County farmers face off for the 8th District. Incumbent Rep. Aaron Bernstine, a Republican, faces Democrat Rick Telesz for the two-year term.

The 8th state House District in Butler County includes Brady, Center, Clay, Connoquenessing, Forward, Franklin, Lancaster, Middlesex, Muddy Creek, Penn and Worth townships; and Connoquenessing, Portersville, Prospect and West Sunbury boroughs.

— Candidates for 8th state House District elections weigh in on key issues

Rep. Marci Mustello vs. Kathy Smith

Residents in the 11th state Legislative District are voting between Republican Rep. Marci Mustello, who has held the seat since winning a special election in 2019, and write-in challenger Kathy Smith, who has the backing of the Butler County Democratic Committee, for the two-year term.

The 11th state House District in Butler County includes Butler; Buffalo, Butler, Clearfield, Clinton, Donegal, Jefferson, Oakland, Summit and Winfield townships; and Chicora, East Butler and Saxonburg borough.

— Mustello facing write-in candidate Smith in 11th district race

Voters in Mars borough and Adams Township will decide whether to merge their two municipalities into Mars Township starting in 2028.

— Butler Eagle poll: Voters in Mars, Adams lean toward merger option, but some critics remain

— Mars council believes vote on merger with Adams Township will be close

— What 2027 and beyond could look like for ‘Mars Township’ if merger is approved

Check back here for live updates as the results are entered.

Click below to see what Butler County’s representatives have voted on in the last three months.

An all-you-can-eat breakfast buffet will be available from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. at St. Conrad Social Hall, 125 Buttercup Road, Butler Township. Tickets are $10 at the door.