Edward Ritter for PA 47

08/26/2026

All my life, I’ve remembered our Great Lakes with the acronym: HOMES
Huron
Ontario
Michigan
Erie
Superior.

If “somebody” renames Ontario, the new acronym for lakes Superior, Huron, America, Michigan, and Erie would be SHAME.

08/21/2026

My updated answers to important election questions are now available on the League of Women Voters page at Vote411.org. You need to enter your mailing address, and if you are in the 47th District, you will get the information for this election. I am open with my positions on issues. The other candidate in this election has not responded to this key, nonpartisan survey.

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08/14/2026

We had a great Town Hall last night in Springettsbury Township. Konnor Grimek and I answered citizen questions as posed by our wonderfully poised moderator, Sara Barrett. Please join in tomorrow (Saturday, 8/15) for canvassing in Springettsbury Township. Meet at the park amphitheater at 3 PM. Wear comfortable shoes and bring water. Hope to see you there.

07/07/2026

Seven days. Our state budget is now 7 days late. With each State Representative and State Senator taking a salary of over $113,000 per year, the entire legislature’s daily compensation is $78,326.03 (actually higher because “leadership” has higher compensation). Ask your legislator if he/she is willing to forfeit their daily compensation of $309.59 for every day they fail to produce a budget. The meter is running…

If we refused to pay our legislators for every day they fail to produce a budget, the Commonwealth would show a credit of $548,282 for the seven days we have gone without a budget so far this year. Isn’t an “On-Time Budget” their number one job? They missed their deadline the last five years in a row.

Last year they were 135 days late. Municipalities and School Districts across Pennsylvania were forced to cut expenses and dip into reserves - some even took out loans - to cover their expenses because folks in Harrisburg did not get the job done… and they’re doing it again.

I think anyone in the private sector that performed that poorly would be out of a job. What do you think?

07/06/2026

As my friends know, I am a candidate for the PA State House. I will be hosting a Town Hall on Thursday, July 9. The event will be from 6:30-8:00 PM at the Tri-Town Commons at 68 Walnut Springs Road in Hellam Township. The event is free and open to the public. Come prepared with your questions and concerns about your state and federal government.

Nancy Mannion (candidate for US Congress) and Thomas Johnson (candidate for State Senate) will be joining me.

The photo shows my interest in leatherwork - two watchbands I recently completed.

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.