Jason Ortitay
Jason Ortitay (Republican Party) is a member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, representing District 46. He assumed office on December 1, 2014. His current term ends on November 30, 2026.
Ortitay (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives to represent District 46. He won in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Biography
Ortitay earned his Bachelor of Business Administration from Robert Morris University in 2004 and his MBA from Stetson University in 2005. His professional experience includes working as relationship manager and in treasury management for PNC Bank, as the founder of Jason’s Cheesecake Company LLC and as the creator of the Speaker Survivor Series.[1]
Committee assignments
2023-2024
Ortitay was assigned to the following committees:
- House Education Committee, Subcommittee Chair on Special Education
- House Education Committee
- House Environmental Resources & Energy Committee
- House Local Government Committee, Subcommittee Chair on Boroughs
- House State Government Committee
- House Transportation Committee, Subcommittee Chair on Highways
2021-2022
Ortitay was assigned to the following committees:
- House State Government Committee, Subcommittee Chair on Government Operations
- House Education Committee, Subcommittee Chair on Special Education
- House Environmental Resources & Energy Committee, Subcommittee Chair on Parks & Forests
- Gaming Oversight Committee
2019-2020
Ortitay was assigned to the following committees:
- House Appropriations Committee, Subcommittee Chair on Education
- Gaming Oversight Committee
- House Education Committee, Subcommittee Chair on Higher Education
- House Environmental Resources & Energy Committee
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| Pennsylvania committee assignments, 2017 |
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| • Appropriations |
| • Environmental Resources & Energy |
| • Gaming Oversight |
| • Urban Affairs |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Ortitay served on the following committees:
| Pennsylvania committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Aging & Older Adult Services |
| • Human Services |
| • Labor & Industry |
| • Tourism & Recreational Development |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2024
See also: Pennsylvania House of Representatives elections, 2024
General election
General election for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 46
Incumbent Jason Ortitay defeated Alex Taylor in the general election for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 46 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Jason Ortitay (R) | 62.1 | 22,888 | |
Alex Taylor (D) ![]() | 37.8 | 13,931 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 32 | ||
| Total votes: 36,851 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 46
Alex Taylor advanced from the Democratic primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 46 on April 23, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Alex Taylor ![]() | 98.9 | 5,561 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 1.1 | 64 | ||
| Total votes: 5,625 | ||||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 46
Incumbent Jason Ortitay advanced from the Republican primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 46 on April 23, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Jason Ortitay | 99.2 | 4,634 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.8 | 36 | ||
| Total votes: 4,670 | ||||
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Campaign finance
Endorsements
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2022
See also: Pennsylvania House of Representatives elections, 2022
General election
General election for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 46
Incumbent Jason Ortitay won election in the general election for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 46 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Jason Ortitay (R) | 100.0 | 21,777 | |
| Total votes: 21,777 | ||||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 46
Incumbent Jason Ortitay advanced from the Republican primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 46 on May 17, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Jason Ortitay | 100.0 | 6,476 | |
| Total votes: 6,476 | ||||
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Campaign finance
2020
See also: Pennsylvania House of Representatives elections, 2020
General election
General election for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 46
Incumbent Jason Ortitay defeated Byron Timmins in the general election for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 46 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Jason Ortitay (R) | 62.4 | 25,271 | |
| Byron Timmins (D) | 37.6 | 15,224 | ||
| Total votes: 40,495 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 46
Byron Timmins advanced from the Democratic primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 46 on June 2, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Byron Timmins | 100.0 | 7,801 | |
| Total votes: 7,801 | ||||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 46
Incumbent Jason Ortitay advanced from the Republican primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 46 on June 2, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Jason Ortitay | 100.0 | 6,136 | |
| Total votes: 6,136 | ||||
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Campaign finance
2018
State House
General election
General election for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 46
Incumbent Jason Ortitay defeated Byron Timmins in the general election for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 46 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Jason Ortitay (R) | 55.7 | 15,786 | |
| Byron Timmins (D) | 44.3 | 12,577 | ||
| Total votes: 28,363 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 46
Byron Timmins defeated Rueben Brock in the Democratic primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 46 on May 15, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Byron Timmins | 55.3 | 2,661 | |
| Rueben Brock | 44.7 | 2,151 | ||
| Total votes: 4,812 | ||||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 46
Incumbent Jason Ortitay advanced from the Republican primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 46 on May 15, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Jason Ortitay | 100.0 | 3,484 | |
| Total votes: 3,484 | ||||
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U.S. House
Ortitay sought election to the 18th Congressional District of Pennsylvania in the 2018 special election. He was not selected as the party's nominee.[2][3]
2016
Elections for the Pennsylvania House of Representatives took place in 2016. The primary election was held on April 26, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was February 16, 2016.
Incumbent Jason Ortitay defeated Joseph Szpara in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 46 general election.[4][5]
| Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 46, General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | 60.24% | 20,056 | ||
| Democratic | Joseph Szpara | 39.76% | 13,238 | |
| Total Votes | 33,294 | |||
| Source: Pennsylvania Department of State | ||||
Joseph Szpara defeated Jesse White in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 46 Democratic primary.[6][7]
| Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 46 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | 50.64% | 4,636 | ||
| Democratic | Jesse White | 49.36% | 4,518 | |
| Total Votes | 9,154 | |||
Incumbent Jason Ortitay ran unopposed in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 46 Republican primary.[6][7]
| Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 46 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | ||
2014
Elections for the Pennsylvania House of Representatives took place in 2014. A primary election took place on May 20, 2014. The general election was held on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was March 11, 2014. Incumbent Jesse White defeated Thomas Casciola in the Democratic primary. Paul Walsh (D) withdrew from the race before the Democratic primary. Jason Ortitay was set to face Brian Edward Coppola in the Republican primary, but Coppola withdrew from the race, leaving Ortitay unopposed. Ortitay defeated White in the general election.[8][9][10]
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
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56.8% | 3,138 |
| Thomas Casciola | 43.2% | 2,391 |
| Total Votes | 5,529 | |
Campaign themes
2024
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2022
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2020
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2014
Ortitay's campaign website highlighted the following issues:[11]
Energy Industry
- Excerpt: "I’m committed to helping America become energy independent and to ensure that Pennsylvania is a leading energy supplier for our nation. I will work closely with all individuals, groups, and companies throughout the district to expand career opportunities and community benefits for the people of our region."
The Economy and Growth
- Excerpt: "As a small business owner, one of my top priorities will involve working with local government officials, businesses, and entrepreneurs to help create more family-sustaining jobs and a stronger local economy; one that creates good paying jobs, promotes creativity, technological advancement, and a healthy balance between large and small businesses. I will also work to help reduce red tape and create regulations that are easy for any business owner to understand and follow."
Education
- Excerpt: "I believe that education is the foundation for building a career, which in turn, helps build the economy. I will work to ensure that the people of our community have the opportunity to get the type education they desire. I will also work tirelessly to ensure that our school districts receive the funding they need, and that the opportunity for advanced education is accessible to all."
Campaign finance summary
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2024
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2023
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In 2023, the Pennsylvania State Legislature was in session from January 3 to December 13.
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2022
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In 2022, the Pennsylvania State Legislature was in session from January 4 to November 30.
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2021
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In 2021, the Pennsylvania State Legislature was in session from January 5 to December 31.
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2020
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In 2020, the Pennsylvania State Legislature was in session from January 7 to November 30.
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2018
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2017
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2016
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Endorsements
2014
In 2014, Ortitay's endorsements included the following:[12]
- Officially Endorsed by PEG PAC/Pennsylvania Business Council (PBC)
- Firearms Owners Against Crime (FOAC) Recommended Candidate
- Officially Endorsed by Mr. Jim Roddey, Chairman, Republican Committee Allegheny County
- Supported by Allegheny County Republican Party (ACRP)
- Life PAC Recommended Candidate
Personal
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Ortitay has been a board member of the Burgettstown Area Community Development Corporation since 2007, and serves on the committee for WTAE-TV and the Salvation Army’s Project Bundle Up.[1]
See also
2024 Elections
External links
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Candidate Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 46 |
Officeholder Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 46 |
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Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Official campaign website, "About," accessed May 2, 2014
- ↑ Cite error: Invalid
<ref>tag; no text was provided for refs namedcong17 - ↑ Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, "Republicans pick state Rep. Rick Saccone as nominee for March 13 special election," November 11, 2017
- ↑ Pennsylvania Voter Services, "Candidate listing," accessed August 31, 2016
- ↑ Pennsylvania Department of State, "November 8, 2016, official election results," accessed May 17, 2017
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Pennsylvania Secretary of State, "Election Information," accessed February 18, 2016
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 Pennsylvania Department of State, "2016 Presidential Primary," accessed August 2, 2016
- ↑ Pennsylvania Department of State, "Official primary results for May 20, 2014," accessed July 9, 2014
- ↑ Pennsylvania Department of State, "2014 Official Candidate Listing," accessed March 21, 2014
- ↑ Pennsylvania Department of State, "2014 General Election," accessed December 5, 2014
- ↑ Official campaign website, "Issues," accessed May 2, 2014
- ↑ Official campaign website, "Endorsements," accessed May 2, 2014
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Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 46 2014-Present |
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