Fritz earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Pennsylvania State University.

His legislative priorities include protecting our farms and rural way of life, maximizing business and responsible industry growth, increasing PA's energy potential, reforming regulations, advocating for first-responder organizations, and, overall, making our Commonwealth as successful, inviting and vibrant as it can be.

About Jonathan Fritz

Fritz lives in Honesdale with his wife, Donna. They are proud parents of three children: Azlyn, Bennett and Lucas.

Jonathan Fritz earned a bachelor's degree in business administration from Pennsylvania State University. He lives in Honesdale with his wife, Donna, and their three children.

Fritz is a product of the private business sector. For many years he was general manager and head of sales for a local, prominent tractor and farm machinery dealership, rising to rank in the top 1% of salesmen for New Holland North America, Ag Tractor division.

Jonathan Fritz previously worked as general manager and head of sales for a local tractor and farm machinery dealership.

In November 2016, Jonathan Fritz was elected to represent the 111th Legislative District, which is comprised of parts of Wayne and Susquehanna counties.

FRITZ, Jonathan A., a Representative from Susquehanna and Wayne Counties; born, November 30, 1976 in Honesdale, Wayne County, Pa.; graduated, Honesdale High School, 1995; B.S., business administration, The Pennsylvania State University, 2001; general manager and head of sales, tractor and farm machinery dealership; elected, mayor, Honesdale (2 terms); elected, commissioner, Wayne County (2 terms); elected as a Republican to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives for the 2017 term; appointed, Deputy Whip (2017-2020, 2025-present); reelected to the House for 4 more consecutive terms.

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Prior to representing the citizens of the 111th Legislative District, Fritz served two terms as mayor of Honesdale and two terms as a Wayne County commissioner, acting as vice chair.

Jonathan was elected to represent Pennsylvania's 111th Legislative District in 2016 and was reelected to the House four consecutive times. He previously served two terms each as mayor of Honesdale and as a Wayne County commissioner.

2026 Pennsylvania General Election 

WAYNE/SUSQUEHANNA COUNTY – To remain competitive, Pennsylvania must encourage and cultivate businesses on the leading edge of technology. That is why Rep. Jonathan Fritz (R-Susquehanna/Wayne) is co-sponsoring legislation, House Bill 1129, which would help start-up businesses convert their net operating losses to capital. [...] The proposed legislation will allow early-stage businesses to sell their net operating losses and unused research and development tax credits to unrelated companies, converting their losses to capital. It would permit monies received from these sales to be used to build and grow the operating business here in Pennsylvania, investing in high-paying jobs within the Commonwealth.

Fritz Advocates for Bill to Help Start-Up Businesses

“Pennsylvania is fortunate to be home to many new and exciting ventures, especially in the technology and biotechnology arena, but those businesses also face significant challenges when entering the marketplace, requiring years of development before maturing as a business,” Fritz explained. “These companies often have a need to raise capital to scale and bring innovations to life; however, Pennsylvania isn't, at present, a desirable place for such start-ups. “The competition for capital often results in the relocation of such businesses to other states with a more favorable climate. We simply want to level the playing field. I am a highly competitive person, and I bring that attitude to Harrisburg. Pennsylvania should always be in the mix when companies are looking to start up or move operations. We have all the ingredients needed to prosper, like great institutions of higher education, quality health care networks, ample recreation opportunities, ideal geographic proximity and a hardworking mindset. We just need a more pro-business environment."

“Through careful negotiation and compromise, we were able to pass a spending plan that is $2.5 billion less than what Gov. Josh Shapiro proposed in February. This budget is not perfect, but it will keep Pennsylvania financially secure and positioned for business and industry growth and attractive to working families and young talent looking to put down some roots.

“Maintaining the Commonwealth’s scheduled Corporate Net Income Tax (CNIT) reduction is critical for economic expansion and competitiveness, so it was essential to see the CNIT reductions remain on schedule. This alone has the potential to stop over $1 billion in taxes for our small businesses.”

Fritz: Budget Passes Without Tax Increases or Rainy Day Fund Spending

Co-sponsored House Bill 1129 to allow early-stage businesses to sell net operating losses and unused research and development tax credits to raise capital.

Supports maintaining the scheduled Corporate Net Income Tax reduction, which he says is important for economic expansion and competitiveness.

- Co-sponsored House Bill 1129 to allow early-stage businesses to sell net operating losses and unused research and development tax credits to raise capital.
- Supports maintaining the scheduled Corporate Net Income Tax reduction, which he says is important for economic expansion and competitiveness.

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As of October 16, 2026, Jonathan Fritz’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Authors of the “Dads Defending Daughters” bill – including Reps. Clint Owlett (R-Tioga/Bradford), Eric Davanzo (R-Westmoreland), Joe D’Orsie (R-York), Jonathan Fritz (R-Susquehanna/Wayne) and Joe Hamm (R-Lycoming/Sullivan) – brought together fellow lawmakers, students and parents for a Capitol press conference Wednesday to advocate for the legislation that would stop biological males from competing in women’s sports.

House Bill 1849 mirrors the Fairness in Women’s Sports Act, which would require public school entities and public institutions of higher education to ensure their sports activities are designated as male, female or coed, and expressly prohibits biological males from competing in teams or sports designated for females.

Lawmakers, Advocates: It Is Always the Right Time to Defend Our Daughters

“Schools in Pennsylvania serve more than 168 million lunches per year and provide critical nutrients to children across the Commonwealth,” said Fritz. “This makes our schools one of the largest potential markets for agricultural producers from across the state, but school food service providers spend only 9% of their total food cost on local foods, not including milk.

“Local Food Purchasing Incentives, like Farm-to-School programs, incentivize school food authorities to source local ingredients to nourish and energize students,” Fritz continued. “This legislation, the Keystone Fresh Act, will provide state level investment that will increase the quantity and variety of local products that are sold to and served in Pennsylvania schools.”

Fritz Bill to Increase Locally Produced Agriculture for Schools Heads to Senate for Consideration

Co-authored House Bill 1849, which would bar “biological males” from female-designated sports at public schools and public colleges.

Opposes “biological males” in female-designated sports at public schools and public colleges.

Supports the Keystone Fresh Act to invest in purchasing local agricultural products for Pennsylvania schools.

- Opposes “biological males” in female-designated sports at public schools and public colleges.
- Supports the Keystone Fresh Act to invest in purchasing local agricultural products for Pennsylvania schools.

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HARRISBURG—As PJM issued a Maximum Generation Emergency amid extreme heat and warned of a mounting strain on the regional electric grid, House Republicans yesterday unveiled a comprehensive 11-bill legislative package designed to keep the lights on, lower electricity costs, expand reliable baseload generation, and cement Pennsylvania's role as America's energy leader.

The legislative package, sponsored by Reps. Mike Armanini, Eric Davanzo, Jonathan Fritz, Joshua D. Kail, Dallas Kephart, Roman Kozak, Thomas Kutz, Kristin Marcell, Eric Nelson, David H. Rowe and Andrea Verobish, reflects a collaborative effort to strengthen Pennsylvania's energy future. The bills are organized around three priorities: building more energy, lowering costs, and strengthening grid reliability.

House Republicans Unveil 11-Bill Energy Package to Keep the Lights On, Costs Down

To ensure Pennsylvania can meet growing electricity demand while maintaining affordable and dependable power, the package also:

• Replaces the Alternative Energy Portfolio Standards with a Reliable Energy Portfolio Standard that prioritizes dependable, dispatchable generation.
• Protects consumer energy choice through a uniform statewide policy that preserves access to a variety of energy sources.
• Ensures projects with valid DEP permits are not unnecessarily stalled while permit appeals are pending.

Sponsored an energy package that would replace the Alternative Energy Portfolio Standards with standards prioritizing dependable power generation that can be supplied when needed.

- Sponsored an energy package that would replace the Alternative Energy Portfolio Standards with standards prioritizing dependable power generation that can be supplied when needed.

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- Supports the Keystone Fresh Act to invest in purchasing local agricultural products for Pennsylvania schools.

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