Butler County voices heard, accounted for
Butler County used its voice on Tuesday to choose their future leaders.
Many Butler County voters told staff writer Matthew Glover that they showed up at their precincts Tuesday to decide whether or not to retain three Pennsylvania Supreme Court justices.
Justices Kevin Dougherty, David Wecht and Christine Donohue were retained for 10-year terms in the election.
Voters also determined the future of leadership locally in Butler and Slippery Rock where mayors and councils were atop the local ballot. Jackson, Cranberry, Center and Butler townships also saw contested races among other municipalities.
In Tuesday’s election, 43% of registered county voters participated, and though, at a glance, it may seem strange to cheer for a turnout that doesn’t even topple 50%, this was impressive for Butler County.
According to Butler County Bureau of Elections director Chantell McCurdy, that is “well over” the typical turnout for municipal elections.
Commissioner Leslie Osche spoke Wednesday of the turnout, saying it was “great” to see such a turnout in an off-election year. Outside of presidential elections, the polls can see far fewer voters.
Butler County on Tuesday was heard. Their votes made a difference in their communities and shaped who will lead them into 2026 and beyond.
— TL
