Elizabeth Ritter

Elizabeth Ritter
Ritter in 2015
Member of the Connecticut House of Representatives
from the 38th district
In office
2005–2015
Preceded byAndrea Stillman
Succeeded byKathleen McCarty
Personal details
Born (1951-07-24) July 24, 1951 (age 75)
PartyDemocratic
EducationDenison University (B.A.)
University of Florida (MBA)

Elizabeth "Betsy" Ritter (born July 24, 1951) is an American politician who served in the Connecticut House of Representatives from 2005 to 2015, representing the 38th district as a Democrat. In 2014, Ritter ran to represent the 20th district in the Connecticut State Senate, but was defeated by Republican candidate Paul Formica. In January 2015, Governor Dannel Malloy nominated Ritter to oversee Connecticut's Department on Aging.

References

  1. ↑ Petrone, Paul (Sep 5, 2012). "Elizabeth Betsy Ritter, Democrat For The 38th Assembly District". Patch.com. Retrieved June 20, 2026.
  2. ↑ "Elizabeth Ritter". ballotpedia.org. Ballotpedia. Retrieved June 20, 2026.
  3. ↑ "Elizabeth B. Ritter". electionhistory.ct.gov. Connecticut Office of the Secretary of the State. Retrieved June 20, 2026.
  4. ↑ "House District 38 Historical Election Results". electionhistory.ct.gov. Connecticut Office of the Secretary of the State. Retrieved May 28, 2026.
  5. ↑ Pazniokas, Mark (January 14, 2015). "Malloy names Betsy Ritter as commissioner on aging". CT Mirror. Retrieved June 20, 2026.