Row Officer Announces Candidacy For Bucks Co. State Senate Seat

WARRINGTON, PA — Bucks County Clerk of Courts Eileen Hartnett Albillar on Wednesday announced her candidacy for the 6th Senatorial District of Pennsylvania.

“I’ve spent my life giving back and working to improve this community - as a social worker, as a non-profit leader, and now in county government,” said Hartnett Albillar. “We all know Harrisburg isn’t listening to Bucks County, and we are paying the price: costs are going up, SEPTA’s funding is still broken, and families are struggling to make ends meet."

She continued, "I’m running for the State Senate because it’s time for new leadership that is willing to fight for everyday Bucks County residents- our teachers, plumbers, nurses, transit workers. I’ve spent my career listening to people, solving problems, and navigating complex and broken systems. I’ll go to Harrisburg and fight to lower costs, grow our local economy so we have good-paying jobs that can support a family, and fully fund our public schools.”

Hartnett Albillar won election in 2023 as Bucks County Clerk of Courts, where she collects and returns money to victims of crime. From 2018 to 2023, she served on the Warrington Township Board of Supervisors, where she helped preserve thousands of acres of open space and voted to build a new police station.

Hartnett Albillar received an early endorsement and investment from Represent PA, an organization that supports pro-choice women running for state office.

Additionally, she has already received the endorsement from the county's Democratic establishment, including Bucks County Commissioner Diane Ellis-Marseglia, Bucks County Commissioner Bob Harvie, Bucks County Prothonotary Donna Petrecco, Bucks County Sheriff Danny Ciesler, State Senator Steve Santarsiero, State Rep. Perry Warren, State Rep. Jim Prokopiak, State Rep. Brian Munroe, Bensalem School Director Rachel Fingles, Middletown Township Supervisor Mike Ksiasek, and State Rep. Tina Davis.

She has also received endorsements from Senate Democratic Leader Senator Jay Costa, Senate Democratic Campaign Committee Chair Senator Vincent Hughes, State Sen. Maria Collett, State Sen. Nikil Saval, State Sen. Carolyn Comitta, State Sen. Lindsey Williams, State Rep. Mary Jo Daley, and Montgomery County Sheriff Sean Kilkenny.

The sixth senatorial district is currently represented by Republican Senator Frank Farry. The district includes Bensalem Township, Hulmeville, Ivyland, Langhorne, Langhorne Manor, Lower Southampton, Middletown Township, Northampton Township, Penndel, Upper Southampton, Warminster, Warrington, Warwick Township, and Wrightstown Township.