Healthcare
Supports Medicare for All including dental, reproductive and gender-affirming care.
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THE 2026 CANDIDATE FILE
Karen Ortiz
Candidate for U.S. House · New York · District 12
THE PERSON
Background
Karen Ortiz is an attorney and former Equal Employment Opportunity Commission administrative judge. Her campaign describes earlier public service at New York City agencies, the Social Security Administration and MTA.
Roots
- Former EEOC administrative judge and public-service attorney.
Education
- Attended Columbia University as an undergraduate; the reviewed page does not establish a completed degree.
- Graduate, Fordham Law School.
Background sources checked November 1, 2026.
THE POLICIES
Where they stand
Campaign promises are labeled separately from past actions. These are sourced positions, not endorsements or predictions. No stance is assigned from party affiliation.
Immigration
Calls for abolishing ICE and protecting due process for everyone.
Source checked November 1, 2026 · Publication date shown in the linked source when available.Foreign Policy
Supports an arms embargo on Israel and redirecting military spending to domestic needs.
Source checked November 1, 2026 · Publication date shown in the linked source when available.Government Accountability
Pledges to introduce articles of impeachment against Donald Trump if elected; this is a campaign proposal.
Source checked November 1, 2026 · Publication date shown in the linked source when available.THE ELECTION
Ballot & sources
U.S. House · District 12 · November 3, 2026
Candidate listing checked October 29, 2026.
New York State Board of Elections · amended general-election certification, pages 3–17 ↗The candidate’s name and party follow the official ballot source. Backgrounds and issue positions are checked separately. A candidate is not an officeholder-elect unless a verified result establishes that status.