Karen Ortiz

Karen Ortiz

Karen Ortiz is a minor-party candidate running on her own "Karen Ortiz" ballot line, campaigning on a platform centered on accountability for the Trump administration, expanding Medicare for All, and ending U.S. military aid to Israel.[8]

Basic profile — the most important sourced facts we found.

Positions on the issues

  • SupportsExpand public health coverage

    Supports Medicare for All, including coverage for gender-affirming care, abortion, fertility treatment, vaccination, and dental care.[8]

  • OpposesContinue U.S. military aid to Israel

    Supports an arms embargo on Israel and an end to U.S. funding, saying American tax dollars should not fund the conflict in Gaza.[8]

  • OpposesExpand immigration enforcement and deportations

    Says ICE has repeatedly violated due-process rights and should be abolished.[8]

  • SupportsProtect legal access to abortion

    Supports abortion access without restriction as part of a Medicare for All healthcare platform.[8]

In their words — priorities

  • Says Congress has a duty to impeach and remove officials, including the president, who violate their oath of office, and pledges to introduce articles of impeachment against President Trump on her first day if elected.[8]
  • Supports Medicare for All covering gender-affirming care, abortion, fertility treatment, vaccination, and dental care, saying healthcare should not be tied to employment.[8]
  • Wants to end U.S. military aid to Israel and reduce the U.S. military's global footprint, redirecting spending toward domestic needs.[8]

Campaign money

Raised $46K · spent $23K · $23K cash on hand (through 2026-06-30) FEC filing ↗

Also on the ballot for this seat: Micah Lasher, Caroline Shinkle, Wilneida Negron · Compare side by side

Sources cited in this profile

  1. 8.Karen Ortiz for Congress · Ortiz for Congress campaign Candidate's own words