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New York · U.S. House — District 12 · 2026
Karen Ortiz
Independent Open seat Official filing data
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Filing facts
- Name as filed
- ORTIZ, KAREN
- Office sought
- U.S. House — District 12, New York
- Election year
- 2026
- Party (as filed)
- Independent
- Seat status
- Open seat
- FEC status
- Statutory candidate (raised or spent over $5,000)
- Website
- Campaign website: ko4congress.com
- FEC candidate ID
- H6NY12297
- Principal committee
- C00928283
Campaign finance summary
As reported to the FEC, through 10/14/2026. Figures are cycle-to-date totals for the principal campaign committee.
| Total receipts | $47,330 |
|---|---|
| Contributions from individuals | $21,020 |
| Total disbursements | $23,912 |
| Cash on hand | $13,926 |
Stated positions
Paraphrased neutrally from the candidate’s own published materials. Each statement is attributed (“states…”) and cited. We do not evaluate the feasibility or accuracy of promises. Every candidate in this race is summarized the same way. How we compile these.
| Topic | Summary of stated position | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Impeachment | States President Trump takes unconstitutional actions and should be impeached. | Campaign website — ko4congress.com Accessed October 22, 2026 |
| Health care | Calls for affordable health care including gender-affirming care, abortion and fertility treatment. | Campaign website — ko4congress.com Accessed October 22, 2026 |
| Civil rights | States civil rights must be codified and enforced, including workplace protections. | Campaign website — ko4congress.com Accessed October 22, 2026 |
| Immigration | Calls for dismantling and abolishing ICE. | Campaign website — ko4congress.com Accessed October 22, 2026 |
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Legislative record
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