Edward P. Ra (born November 4, 1981) is a member of the New York State Assembly, representing the 19th district, which includes portions of the towns of Hempstead, North Hempstead and Oyster Bay in Nassau County on Long Island.

He received his Juris Doctor from St. John's University School of Law in 2007 and LL.M.

He was also a legal aide in the Office of the New York State Attorney General.

[1][2] In 2010, Assemblyman Thomas Alfano decided not to seek reelection, and Ra entered the race to succeed him.

[4] In 2018, Ra defeated Democrat Bill Carr 55% to 45%, his closest race since the 2010 election.