ALL politics are local. Local elections should be the most important to everyone but too often many people do not vote or only vote in National Elections. Local Township and County races need your voice, your vote, and your participation. CLICK EACH NAME OR PICTURE TO LEARN ABOUT THE BEST CANDIDATES on the November 2025 ballot. Re-elect Jen Schorn as DA, Fred Harran as Sheriff, and Pamela Van Blunk as Controller. Elect Dan McPhillips Recorder of Deeds and Coleen Christian Prothonotary.
What Are County Row Offices?
There are 9 County Row Offices, each responsible for providing specific County Government Services as provided by Pennsylvania Law. The title of row officer came about in the early years of the constitution when the departments were first listed in a row on the election ballot. Row officers receive office space and budget allocations from the Commissioners’ office but primarily function independently. Each Row Officer serves for a 4-year term. The Clerk of the Courts, Coroner, Register of Wills, and Treasurer are elected in the same cycles as the County Commissioners. The other 5 are elected two years later. In 2025, these are the 5 ROW OFFICES being elected and the best Candidates are listed below.
| ROW OFFICE CLICK THE OFFICE – SEE THE BEST CANDIDATE | PURPOSE & ROLE OF THE OFFICER |
| District Attorney – Jen Schorn | District attorneys support victims of crime and remain firmly committed to seeking fair and equal justice for everyone, including criminal defendants. When the system isn’t working, it is often the DA who speaks up, reaches out and seeks to make smart and balanced improvements. The DA is the lead prosecutor in the County. |
| Sheriff – Fred Harran | The Sheriff acts in the capacity of peace officer, where his duty is to keep the peace and quell riots and disorders. The Sheriff has jurisdiction to make arrests anywhere in the county, to make searches of premises, and to seize items or property owned or used in violation of the law. The Sheriff is the Chief Law Enforcement Officer of the County. |
| Controller – Pamela Van Blunk | The controller is the official bookkeeper for the county, keeps the books of all fiscal transactions, and prescribes the manner in which all books and forms dealing with county fiscal affairs should be designed and maintained. The Controller prepares and submits a monthly report to the commissioners (and others as designated) depicting the financial condition of the county and the current status of the budget appropriation accounts. The Controller prepares a comprehensive report of the financial status of the county as per the end of the year detailing the revenues and expenses for the year. |
| Recorder of Deeds – Dan McPhillips | The County Recorder of Deeds in Pennsylvania is responsible for recording and indexing real estate documents, such as deeds and mortgages, and acting as a collection agent for the Pennsylvania Department of Revenue. The Recorder also oversees the management of public records, archives and retrieves documents, and provides public access to records. |
| Prothonotary – Coleen Christian | The Prothonotary’s Office is the office for filing civil cases, including civil complaints, divorces, custody, judgments/liens, district magistrate appeals such as money judgment/landlord tenant cases), and protection from abuse (PFA). The Prothonotary is not permitted to issue legal advice or procedures. |
The Best Candidates for YOUR Safety and YOUR Wallet
Bucks County District Attorney – Jen Schorn
District Attorney Jen Schorn (Warwick Twp) took office in January 2024 following former District Attorney Matt Weintraub’s election to the Bucks County Court of Common Pleas. Jen Schorn is a Bucks County native with over a quarter-century of experience as a prosecutor. Throughout her career, Ms. Schorn has prosecuted all types of criminal cases including murder, child sexual and physical abuse, human trafficking, and major crimes, and is credited with helping solve a number of cold case homicides in Bucks County. During her time in the office, she has also served as the Chief of the Investigative Grand Jury, Chief of Special Victims and Chief of Major Crimes. She is on the Board of Directors of the Pennsylvania District Attorney’s Institute and on Pennsylvania District Attorney’s Association Education and Training Committee.
Bucks County Sheriff – Fred Harran
Sheriff Fred Harran (Bristol Boro) has spent nearly 4 decades serving Bucks County as a Law Enforcement Officer. Starting as a Police Officer in Bensalem Township and rising to the rank of Director of Public Safety in Bensalem, a position he held for 16 years before being elected Bucks County Sheriff in 2021. Over his many years in law enforcement, Sheriff Harran has developed critical insight into 21st century policing and a unique ability to bring people together. These skills define his approach to sheriff’s office operations, which involves thinking “outside the box.” In all situations, he strives to work collaboratively and create key partnerships—not only with other government agencies, but also with the community he serves.
Bucks County Controller – Pamela Van Blunk
County Controller Pam Van Blunk (Doylestown Twp) is running to build on her achievements as Bucks County’s independent fiscal watchdog by continuing to focus on government transparency and conservative fiscal responsibility. Ms. Van Blunk’s education, experience, and training as a litigation attorney, small business owner and community volunteer make her uniquely qualified to serve in this critical role advocating on behalf of taxpayers. During her tenure as Bucks County’s Controller, Ms. Van Blunk prioritized the Controller’s Fraud, Waste & Abuse program that saved the county over $1 million in taxpayer funds. Ms. Van Blunk also implemented the Unclaimed Funds program which, in just two years, has returned over $700,000 to the rightful owners, including municipalities, police departments, school districts, small business owners, non-profit organizations, and residents. In the name of transparency, Ms. Van Blunk publishes all audits, financial reports, and retirement investments account reconciliations on her website. When re-elected, Ms. Van Blunk will continue to safeguard your tax dollars and promote transparency by ensuring the lawful, appropriate, and efficient receipt, maintenance and disbursement of county assets and communicating related information in an accurate and timely manner.
Bucks County Recorder of Deeds – Dan McPhillips
Dan McPhillips (Warminster Twp) is a lifelong resident of Bucks County, currently serving as your Recorder of Deeds. Previously, Dan served as Chairman of the Warminster Township Board of Supervisors, and as President of the Bucks County Association of Township Officials. As the Bucks County Recorder of Deeds, Dan’s office is responsible for recording and maintaining real estate documents in Bucks County. Dan understands that for the average resident of Bucks County, the single largest purchase they will make is the purchase of their property. That’s why Dan’s office offers a free Fraud Alert Program to protect your property. As an active member of the community, Mr. McPhillips previously served as a member of the Board of Directors for the Bucks County Community College Authority Board. Dan currently serves as member of the Board of Directors for the Centennial School District Education Foundation, and as a member of the Warrington Rotary Club. Dan received his bachelor’s degree from LaSalle University and his associate’s degree from Bucks County Community College. He lives in Warminster Township with his wife, Piyumika.