Karen Ortiz
Lost the 2026 race for New York's 12th District.
- Last margin
- −75.8
- Lost 2026
- Elections
- 3
- 2026
Source: Wikidata, congress-legislators and Open States; 99chambers legislative recordsUpdated Oct 27, 2026, 6:29 AM ET
Background
As listed by the official candidate list, Wikidata and campaign filings. 99chambers does not summarize platforms or endorsements.
- On the ballot as
- former Equal Employment Opportunity Commission administrative judge (2018–2025)
Source: Wikidata (CC0) and the official candidate listUpdated Oct 27, 2026, 6:29 AM ET
Every race Ortiz has run
Margin: how far Ortiz finished ahead of (+) or behind (−) the runner-up.
| Year | Office | Stage | Result | Opponents | Share | Margin | Raised |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | U.S. House, NY-12 | General | Lost | Micah Lasher (D), Caroline Shinkle (R), Karen Ortiz (I) | 1.4% | −75.8 | $47.3K |
| 2026 | U.S. House, NY-12 | General | Lost | Micah Lasher (D), Caroline Shinkle (R), Karen Ortiz (I) | 1.4% | −75.8 | $47.3K |
| 2026 | U.S. House, NY-12 | General | Lost | Micah Lasher (D), Caroline Shinkle (R), Karen Ortiz (I) | 1.4% | −75.8 | $47.3K |
Source: 99chambers results archive; 2026: New York State Board of Elections (unofficial)Updated Nov 8, 2026, 7:01 PM ET
Money
Ortiz’s campaign fundraising.
- Raised, 2025–26
- $47.3K
Source: FEC filings through Oct 14, 2026Updated Nov 3, 2026, 2:14 AM ET
What’s next
From campaign filings, not from public statements.
| KAREN ORTIZ FOR CONGRESS FEC | Active |
Source: FEC filings through Oct 14, 2026Updated Nov 3, 2026, 2:14 AM ET
Who Ortiz has run against
- Micah Lasher (D) · 2026 election, lost
Source: 99chambers results archive; 2026: New York State Board of Elections (unofficial)
The seat
- New York's 12th District · lean D+66.7 · 10th most Democratic of 435
FEC H6NY12297 · Wikidata Q133257776
Source: 99chambers: presidential results on current lines (MEDSL precinct returns); Identity links: Wikidata, congress-legislators, Open States, FECUpdated Oct 27, 2026, 6:29 AM ET