Danny Ceisler
Danny Ceisler | |
|---|---|
| Bucks County Sheriff | |
| Assuming office January 5, 2026 | |
| Succeeding | Fred Harran |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1991 or 1992 (age 33–34) |
| Party | Democratic |
| Alma mater | George Washington University Temple University Beasley School of Law |
Daniel Leo Ceisler (born 1991 or 1992) is an American attorney who is the sheriff-elect of Bucks County, Pennsylvania. He is a member of the Pennsylvania Democratic Party.
Career
When Ceisler was eighteen years old, he joined the United States Army, becoming a second lieutenant through the Georgetown University ROTC program. In 2016, he served in Afghanistan. After that, he attended the Temple University Beasley School of Law.[1] He ran for Bucks County District Attorney in 2021, but suspended his campaign after being called up by the army.[2]
Bucks County Sheriff
2025 election
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
- ^ a b 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Sofield, Tom (March 10, 2025). "Bucks County Democratic Committee Endorses Candidates For Key Row Offices". LevittownNow.com. Retrieved 6 November 2025.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Neil, Emily (November 5, 2025). "Democrat Danny Ceisler ousts Fred Harran in Bucks County sheriff's race". WHYY. Retrieved 6 November 2025.
- ^ Ciavaglia, Jo (November 6, 2025). "Political newcomer Danny Ceisler looks forward to new role as sheriff". PhillyBurbs. Retrieved 6 November 2025.
- ^ 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.