State Representative, 46th District · 2026 General Election

Mike Crossey

Democratic

Retired teacher; financial representative · South Fayette Township

The gist

Supports investing in public schools, safe communities and infrastructure improvements.
Supports protecting SNAP, Medicare and targeted tax relief for seniors.
Supports cutting red tape to help small businesses start and grow.
Supports raising the minimum wage and stronger worker protections.

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Supports investing in public schools, safe communities and infrastructure improvements.
Mike Crossey for PA - Meet Mike and The Issues
Campaign website · Mike Crossey 4 PA · The Issues: Schools & Communities · crosseyforpa.com
“Invest in strong public schools, safe, welcoming communities, and infrastructure improvements.”
Supports protecting SNAP, Medicare and targeted tax relief for seniors.
Mike Crossey for PA - Meet Mike and The Issues
Campaign website · Mike Crossey 4 PA · The Issues: Our Seniors · crosseyforpa.com
“Support our senior citizens by protecting and enhancing SNAP, Medicare, and targeted tax-relief programs.”
Supports cutting red tape to help small businesses start and grow.
Mike Crossey for PA - Meet Mike and The Issues
Campaign website · Mike Crossey 4 PA · The Issues: Small Business · crosseyforpa.com
“Mike will champion policies that help local owners start up, grow, and hire, cutting red tape”
Supports raising the minimum wage and stronger worker protections.
Mike Crossey for PA - Meet Mike and The Issues
Campaign website · Mike Crossey 4 PA · The Issues: Workers & Wages · crosseyforpa.com
“Fight for a minimum wage increase and enhanced worker protections in Pennsylvania.”

Jason Ortitay

RepublicanIncumbent

State representative; business owner (Jason's Cheesecake Co.) · Cecil Township, Washington County

The gist

Criticized the governor's 2026-27 budget proposal for spending more and drawing down the Rainy Day Fund.In office
Voted for the final $50.85 billion 2026-27 budget, which he says included four of his priorities.In office
Co-sponsors HB 2541 to fund the state's structured-literacy law through sold insurance tax credits.In office
Co-sponsored HB 1752, passed by the House, to study using the SAT, ACT or Smarter Balanced instead of Keystones.In office
Introduced HB 2631 requiring online gambling operators to block their platforms on school property.In office
Co-sponsored Alicia's Law (HB 1098), a state grant program for investigating online crimes against children.In office
Co-authored HB 2343 letting courts order GPS monitoring of abusers in protection-from-abuse and criminal cases.In office
Sponsors HB 2344 to cancel debts coerced from victims of domestic violence, fraud or duress.In office
Proposes letting local governments post required public notices online instead of only in print newspapers.In office

In office = from the candidate's own official statements or legislation as an officeholder, not their campaign.

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Criticized the governor's 2026-27 budget proposal for spending more and drawing down the Rainy Day Fund.
An Ortitay Note: Pennsylvanians Deserve to Hear About this Budget Proposal
Public statement · Office of Rep. Jason Ortitay · Feb 3, 2026 · reportitay.com
“This budget spends billions more dollars than last year, drains nearly 60% of the state's savings account”
Voted for the final $50.85 billion 2026-27 budget, which he says included four of his priorities.
Ortitay Secures Four Priorities in State Budget, Backs Final Package
Public statement · Office of Rep. Jason Ortitay · Jul 12, 2026 · reportitay.com
“he supported the newly passed state budget, which includes four provisions he championed”
Co-sponsors HB 2541 to fund the state's structured-literacy law through sold insurance tax credits.
Ortitay, Fleming Introduce Bill to Fund Pennsylvania's Early Literacy Law
Public statement · Office of Rep. Jason Ortitay · May 27, 2026 · reportitay.com
“a bipartisan plan to fund the implementation of Pennsylvania's landmark structured literacy law without raising taxes”
Co-sponsored HB 1752, passed by the House, to study using the SAT, ACT or Smarter Balanced instead of Keystones.
Legislation to Study Alternatives to Keystone Exams Passes House
Public statement · Office of Rep. Jason Ortitay · May 4, 2026 · reportitay.com
“determine if it is feasible to allow the ACT, SAT or Smarter Balanced assessments to be used in place of Keystone Exams”
Introduced HB 2631 requiring online gambling operators to block their platforms on school property.
Ortitay Introduces Legislation to Block Online Gambling and Sports Betting on School Grounds
Public statement · Office of Rep. Jason Ortitay · Jun 15, 2026 · reportitay.com
“require online gaming and sports wagering operators to block access to their platforms from inside Pennsylvania schools”
Co-sponsored Alicia's Law (HB 1098), a state grant program for investigating online crimes against children.
Pennsylvania House Approves Alicia's Law to Protect Kids from Online Predators
Public statement · Office of Rep. Jason Ortitay · May 6, 2026 · reportitay.com
“create a dedicated state grant program to help law enforcement find, investigate and prosecute internet predators who target children”
Co-authored HB 2343 letting courts order GPS monitoring of abusers in protection-from-abuse and criminal cases.
Ortitay, Powell Unveil Bill Package to Better Protect Domestic Violence Victims
Public statement · Office of Rep. Jason Ortitay · Apr 7, 2026 · reportitay.com
“would allow courts, in protection from abuse (PFA) matters and criminal proceedings, to order abusers to wear a GPS monitoring device”
Sponsors HB 2344 to cancel debts coerced from victims of domestic violence, fraud or duress.
Ortitay Bill to Protect Victims of Coerced Debt Passes Committee
Public statement · Office of Rep. Jason Ortitay · Jun 17, 2026 · reportitay.com
“legislation that would cancel coerced debt incurred as a result of a domestic violence offense, fraud, duress or intimidation”
Proposes letting local governments post required public notices online instead of only in print newspapers.
Ortitay to Reintroduce Legislation to Modernize Local Government Advertising Requirements
Public statement · Office of Rep. Jason Ortitay · Jan 8, 2026 · reportitay.com
“would allow local governments to meet public notice requirements electronically, in print or through a combination of methods”