Danny Ceisler

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Ceisler announced his bid for sheriff of Bucks County in March 2025. [1] He won the endorsement of the Bucks County Democratic Committee that same month. [3] After incumbent Republican sheriff Fred Harran worked to partner with the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Ceisler attacked Harran for those connections. [4] Harran had signed his deputies up to help ICE with federal immigration laws. His proposal was initially overturned by Bucks County commissioners, but a judge ruled that the commission did not have the authority to do so. [5] His goal with the campaign was to take politics out of public safety. [6]

Ceisler defeated Harran on November 4, 2025, with over 55% of the vote. [7] With his victory, he became the second youngest sheriff in the state, at 33 years old. [8]

Tenure

After being elected, Ceisler pledged to end the alliance with ICE as his first priority. [9]

References

  1. 1 2 Coyle, Colin (March 30, 2025). "Danny Ceisler Launches Campaign for Bucks County Sheriff with Strong Backing from Democratic Leaders". Bucks County Beacon. Retrieved 6 November 2025.
  2. Sofield, Tom (January 15, 2021). "Weeks After Announcing Run, District Attorney Candidate Suspends Campaign Due To Military Call Up". LevittownNow.com. Retrieved 6 November 2025.
  3. Sofield, Tom (March 10, 2025). "Bucks County Democratic Committee Endorses Candidates For Key Row Offices". LevittownNow.com. Retrieved 6 November 2025.
  4. Bernard, Katie; Vella, Vinny (October 20, 2025). "'Philly crime' and the specter of Donald Trump are dominating two Bucks County law enforcement races". The Philadelphia Inquirer. Retrieved 6 November 2025.
  5. Gammage, Jeff; Bernard, Katie (October 15, 2025). "Judge rules Bucks County sheriff's agreement to cooperate with ICE was 'reasonable and necessary'". The Philadelphia Inquirer. Retrieved 6 November 2025.
  6. Burnley, Malcolm (October 31, 2025). "What a Bucks Co Sheriff's Race Can Tell Us about U.S. Politics". The Philadelphia Citizen. Retrieved 6 November 2025.
  7. Neil, Emily (November 5, 2025). "Democrat Danny Ceisler ousts Fred Harran in Bucks County sheriff's race". WHYY. Retrieved 6 November 2025.
  8. Ciavaglia, Jo (November 6, 2025). "Political newcomer Danny Ceisler looks forward to new role as sheriff". PhillyBurbs. Retrieved 6 November 2025.
  9. Gammage, Jeff; Bernard, Katie (November 5, 2025). "Bucks Sheriff-elect Danny Ceisler says he'll act quickly to end controversial ICE alliance". The Philadelphia Inquirer. Retrieved 6 November 2025.
Danny Ceisler
Bucks County Sheriff
Assuming office
January 5, 2026