Edward Ritter for PA 47

06/05/2026

It’s not always political. My wife, Connie, is the featured artist in this weekend’s quilt show sponsored by the York Quilters Guild. She has 14 quilts on display. The show runs today and tomorrow at the Grumbacher Sport and Fitness Center at York College of Pennsylvania. Congratulations, love and respect for her and her work. See sample below.

05/22/2026

Happy Memorial Day weekend. My father and fathers-in-law were all veterans.

My dad, Doyle, served state-side immediately after WWII.

Connie’s dad, Harry, served in Korea.

Vicki (my first wife - passed in 2012). Her dad, Bob, served during and after WWII. When the atom bombs dropped, he was on a troop ship sailing for the Japan invasion. The ship was diverted to the Philippines where he served during the US occupation.

Thanks to all for their service. 🇺🇸

05/20/2026

Thank you to everyone who helped make this happen. There is work to be done.

05/19/2026

One of my yard signs outside the polls in Mt Wolf. I WORKED as a professional engineer for over 40 years - solving problems. Federal cuts to Medicare, Medicaid, NOAA, SNAP, FEMA, and more will shift responsibility to the Commonwealth over the next few years. Vote for Edward Ritter. There’s WORK to be done.

05/18/2026

I submitted my mail-in ballot today at the York County (PA) Elections Office. I will be working as Election Inspector tomorrow at York Township 1 (outside my legislative district). I am 100% committed to seeing that every legal vote counts.

Want to talk in person? I will be at the Democratic booth at the Wrightsville Fair on Friday and Saturday from 5-7:30. Come on down to the river. See you at the Fair.

05/15/2026

Consider this a Public Service Announcement from me.

My wife and I both requested our mail-in ballots from the York County (PA) Election Office. We both received email acknowledgment of our requests. My ballot has been received and completed. Her ballot has not been received as of today - Friday, May 15. She called the County Elections Office today. The representative advised that her ballot was mailed to her ten days ago, May 5. The representative stated that she has been receiving many complaints about mail-in ballots not received by the voter. If this has happened to you, pay attention to the next paragraph.

If her mail-in ballot is received between tomorrow (Saturday, May 16 and Tuesday, May 19), it will be TOO LATE for her to submit her ballot by mail since it WILL NOT reach the office by 8 PM on Primary Election Day, May 19. She should complete it and submit it personally at the drop box at the nearby (for us) County Election Office at 2401 Pleasant Valley Road. If her ballot is not received, she may vote provisionally at her scheduled polling place. She is to go to the poll and advise the poll worker that she did not receive her requested mail-in ballot. She is to request to VOTE PROVISIONALLY. Her completed ballot will be held in secret and counted once elections staff confirm that her mail-in ballot was not received. You can follow this exact same path to ensure your vote is legally counted. This applies to all Republican and Democratic voters. If you are an Independent (non-affiliated) voter in the PA House 196th District, you may also vote provisionally in the House special election to fill the unexpired term of retired Representative Seth Grove.

Thank you for participating in the Primary Election. Your vote counts.

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05/07/2026

The photo below was extracted from a 50501 post. I’m reposting on my page. My campaign is certainly a bit different from 2024 - the times they are a’changing.

“Anonymous” says I’m a nice guy - I’m ok with that. Politics doesn’t have to be mean. I will focus on the facts and the work to be done.

What Anonymous misses are the differences between now and then. First, I’m actually ON the Primary Ballot this year - not a write-in candidate. Second, I’ve spent 2025 circulating across the County, and the Democratic Party is contesting every York County seat this year (compare to 2024 when Republicans ran uncontested in 4 of 7 State House races). We have quality candidates across the county and there will likely be some synergy there. Third, I’ve been showing up in municipal meetings across the 47th District. I’ve been listening and speaking to the local leaders and the citizens they represent.

Expect to see more canvassing activity this year. More public availability - carnivals, fairs, town halls, etc. As an Engineer, I worked for over 40 years to identify problems and deliver solutions. I am well prepared to serve the District and the Commonwealth. Hope to talk to lots of folks over the next five plus months.

05/04/2026

I will attend a Candidate Forum at the Unitarian Church on S George Street in York. The Forum is from 10-11:30 AM on May 9. All are welcome.

04/25/2026

I will be staffing the York Democrats stand at the Wrightsville Fair on May 22 and 23. I look forward to meeting you.