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 B

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