Stickers are pictured during the primary election at the Orchard Hill Church on Tuesday in Butler. Butler Eagle File Photo

Six petitions from county voters seeking a court-ordered recount of the votes cast in Nov. 8 state and federal election races have been dismissed.

All of the petitions contend that fraud or error was committed in the computation of votes or the marking of ballots, and wanted a recount.

The petitions were filed in civil court after the election, and hearings for each of the petitions were held or scheduled Nov. 22. Judge S. Micheal Yeager issued orders dismissing each petition on Nov. 23.

“This is a concerted effort across the Commonwealth,” said county solicitor Wil White, who argued against the petitions in county court. He said he knows of similar petitions filed in Beaver, Forest and other counties.

Petitioners in two of the county petitions identified themselves as Republican voters. The other petitioners didn’t identify their party, but some are affiliated with the Butler County Republican Committee.

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