Democrats Sweep Bucks Co. Row Offices With 2 Big Flips

DOYLESTOWN, PA — A blue tsunami roared through Bucks County on Tuesday, with Democrats sweeping all four Court of Common Pleas seats, winning all five Democratic row officer positions, flipping the Sheriff’s Office blue, and electing a Democratic District Attorney for the first time since the Civil War.

The night began early with a hint that something might be developing as Democratic candidates for the much-watched races for District Attorney and Sheriff jumped ahead early in the vote count and never looked back.

For the first time in county history, Democrats won both the District Attorney and Sheriff offices, along with races for prothonotary, recorder of deeds, and county controller. Come January, Democrats will hold all nine row offices and the board of county commissioners.

“Last night was a historic night for Democrats in Bucks County and across the country. There is undeniable hunger for change," said Bucks County Commissioner Bob Harvie, who is running for U.S. Congress in 2026. "What’s clear now is that Democrats have the momentum heading into 2026 and Republican Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick’s days in Congress are numbered."

In the closely watched race for District Attorney, Democrat and former county solicitor Joe Khan defeated incumbent Republican Jennifer Schorn, who was seeking election as the county's chief prosecutor. Schorn was appointed to the job following the departure of Matt Weintraub.

In another closely watched race, Democrat Danny Leo Ceisler won election as Bucks County Sheriff, ousting incumbent Republican Sheriff Fred Harran, who was seeking re-election. Harran had drawn criticism for his willingness to work with ICE.

In other row office races, Democrat Donna Petrecco ousted incumbent Coleen Christian; Democrat Robin Robinson turned away incumbent Republican Dan McPhillips; and Democrat Neale Dougherty defeated incumbent Republican Pamela Van Blunk for the job of county controller.

Democrats also won across the board in the race for Judge of the Bucks County Court of Common Pleas. Amy Fitzpatrick, Linda Bobrin, Dawn DiDonato Burke and Tiffany Thomas-Smith won election to the bench over Republican challengers Grace Deon, Joseph Pizzo, Chelsey Crocker Jackman, and Colin Monahan.

Here are the unofficial numbers in the race for Judge of the Court of Common Pleas:

• Amy Fitzpatrick (D) - 130,583
• Linda Bobrin (D) - 126,542
• Dawn DiDonato Burke (D) - 125,242
• Tiffany Thomas-Smith (D) - 122,506
• Grace Deon (R) - 98,312
• Joseph Pizzo (R) - 97,122
• Chelsea Crocker Jackman (R) - 95,715
• Colin Monahan (R) - 93,471