Felix Ortiz
Felix Ortiz (Democratic Party) was a member of the New York State Assembly, representing District 51. He assumed office in 1995. He left office on January 1, 2021.
Ortiz (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the New York State Assembly to represent District 51. He lost in the Democratic primary on June 23, 2020.
As of the 2015 legislative session, Ortiz serves as Assistant Speaker of the Assembly.
Ortiz was a Democratic candidate for District 38 representative on the New York City Council in New York. Ortiz was defeated in the primary election on September 12, 2017.
Ortiz's political experience includes being a member of the New York City Department of City Planning, a member of the 72nd precinct community council, and a Democratic district leader for the 51st Assembly District.
Biography
Ortiz earned his B.S. in business administration from Boricua College and his M.P.A. from New York University. His professional experience includes working as a senior budget analyst for New York City's mayor's office and as an administration manager for the Bureau of Management and Budget, Office of Bronx Borough President. Ortiz served in the United States Army from 1986 to 1988.[1]
Committee assignments
2019-2020
Ortiz was assigned to the following committees:
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| New York committee assignments, 2017 |
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| • Correction |
| • Labor |
| • Rules |
| • Ways and Means |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Ortiz served on the following committees:
| New York committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Correction |
| • Labor |
| • Rules |
| • Ways and Means |
2013-2014
In the 2013-2014 legislative session, Ortiz served on the following committees:
| New York committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Cities, Chair |
| • Correction |
| • Labor |
| • Rules |
| • Ways and Means |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Ortiz served on the following committees:
| New York committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Correction |
| • Economic Development, Job Creation, Commerce and Industry |
| • Labor |
| • Mental Health, Chair |
| • Rules |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Ortiz served on the following committees:
| New York committee assignments, 2009 |
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| • Alcoholism and Drug Abuse |
| • Correction |
| • Economic Development, Job Creation, Commerce and Industry |
| • Labor |
| • Rules |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2020
See also: New York State Assembly elections, 2020
General election
General election for New York State Assembly District 51
Marcela Mitaynes won election in the general election for New York State Assembly District 51 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Marcela Mitaynes (D / Working Families Party) | 99.0 | 27,954 |
| Other/Write-in votes | 1.0 | 284 | ||
| Total votes: 28,238 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for New York State Assembly District 51
Marcela Mitaynes defeated incumbent Felix Ortiz, Katherine Walsh, and Genesis Aquino in the Democratic primary for New York State Assembly District 51 on June 23, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Marcela Mitaynes | 34.9 | 3,607 |
 | Felix Ortiz | 32.2 | 3,327 | |
 | Katherine Walsh | 23.7 | 2,446 | |
 | Genesis Aquino | 9.0 | 935 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.2 | 22 | ||
| Total votes: 10,337 | |||
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Working Families Party primary election
The Working Families Party primary election was canceled. Marcela Mitaynes advanced from the Working Families Party primary for New York State Assembly District 51.
2018
- See also: New York State Assembly elections, 2018
General election
General election for New York State Assembly District 51
Incumbent Felix Ortiz won election in the general election for New York State Assembly District 51 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Felix Ortiz (D) | 98.9 | 20,738 |
| Other/Write-in votes | 1.1 | 232 | ||
| Total votes: 20,970 (100.00% precincts reporting) | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for New York State Assembly District 51
Incumbent Felix Ortiz advanced from the Democratic primary for New York State Assembly District 51 on September 13, 2018.
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2017
Incumbent Carlos Menchaca defeated Felix Ortiz, Chris Miao, Sara Gonzalez, and Delvis Valdes in the Democratic primary election for the District 38 seat on the New York City Council.[2]
| New York City Council, District 38 Democratic Primary Election, 2017 | ||
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| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
 Carlos Menchaca Incumbent |
48.47% | 4,176 |
| Felix Ortiz | 32.83% | 2,828 |
| Chris Miao | 9.00% | 775 |
| Sara Gonzalez | 6.08% | 524 |
| Delvis Valdes | 3.39% | 292 |
| Write-in votes | 0.23% | 20 |
| Total Votes | 8,615 | |
| Source: New York City Board of Elections, "2017 Primary: Certified Results," accessed September 28, 2017 | ||
2016
- See also: New York State Assembly elections, 2016
Elections for the New York State Assembly took place in 2016. The primary election took place on September 13, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The filing deadline for major party candidates was July 14, 2016. The filing deadline for independent candidates was August 23, 2016.
Incumbent Felix Ortiz defeated Henry Lallave in the New York State Assembly District 51 general election.[3][4]
| New York State Assembly, District 51 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | Felix Ortiz Incumbent |
88.03% | 24,181 | |
| Republican | Henry Lallave | 11.97% | 3,288 | |
| Total Votes | 27,469 | |||
| Source: New York Board of Elections | ||||
Incumbent Felix Ortiz ran unopposed in the New York State Assembly District 51 Democratic primary.[5][6]
| New York State Assembly, District 51 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Felix Ortiz Incumbent (unopposed) | |
Henry Lallave ran unopposed in the New York State Assembly District 51 Republican primary.[5][6]
| New York State Assembly, District 51 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Henry Lallave (unopposed) | |
Lallave also ran on the Conservative Party ticket.
2014
- See also: New York State Assembly elections, 2014
Elections for the New York State Assembly took place in 2014. A primary election took place on September 9, 2014. The general election took place on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was July 10, 2014. Incumbent Felix Ortiz defeated Cesar Zuniga in the Democratic primary, while Sandra Palacios-Serrano ran on the Conservative Party ticket. Ortiz defeated Palacios-Serrano in the general election.[7][8][9]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Democratic | Felix Ortiz Incumbent |
88% | 7,887 | |
| Conservative | Sandra Palacios-Serrano | 12% | 1,073 | |
| Total Votes | 8,960 | |||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
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Felix Ortiz Incumbent |
71.8% | 2,648 |
| Cesar Zuniga | 28.2% | 1,041 |
| Total Votes | 3,689 | |
2012
- See also: New York State Assembly elections, 2012
Ortiz ran in the 2012 election for New York State Assembly District 51. He ran unopposed in the Democratic primary on September 13, 2012. He defeated Henry Lallave in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[10][11][12]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Felix Ortiz Incumbent |
87.8% | 18,918 | |
| Republican | Henry Lallave | 12.2% | 2,635 | |
| Total Votes | 21,553 | |||
2010
- See also: New York State Assembly elections, 2010
Ortiz ran unopposed in the September 14 Democratic primary. He defeated Henry Lallave (R) in the general election on November 2.[13][14] In addition to running on the Democratic ticket, he ran on the Working Families ticket.
| New York State Assembly, District 51 2010 | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Felix Ortiz (D)
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8,499 | |||
| Henry Lallave (R) | 1,655 | |||
2008
- See also: New York State Assembly elections, 2008
On November 4, 2008, Ortiz won re-election to the New York State Assembly, District 51, defeating opponents Luis Garcia (R) and Grace Coen (C).[15][16]
Ortiz raised $40,235 for his campaign while Garcia raised $0 and Coen raised $0.[17]
| New York State Assembly, District 51 2008 | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Felix Ortiz (D)
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16,302 | |||
| Luis Garcia (R) | 2,161 | |||
| Grace Coen (C) | 290 | |||
Campaign themes
2020
Ballotpedia survey responses
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2020
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2019
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In 2019, the New York State Legislature was in session from January 9 through January 8, 2020.
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2018
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In 2018, the 202nd New York State Legislature, second annual session, was in session from January 3 through June 20.
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2017
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In 2017, the 202nd New York State Legislature, first annual session, was in session from January 4 through December 31. A recess began June 21, and there was a special session June 28-29.
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2016
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In 2016, the 201st New York State Legislature, second annual session, was in session from January 6 through June 18.
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2015
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In 2015, the 201st New York State Legislature, first annual session, was in session from January 7 through June 25.
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2014
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In 2014, the 200th New York State Legislature, second annual session, was in session from January 8 to June 19, 2014.
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2013
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In 2013, the 200th New York State Legislature, first annual session, was in session from January 9 to December 31.
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2012
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In 2012, the 199th New York State Legislature, second annual session, was in session from January 4 to June 22, 2012.
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2011
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In 2011, the 199th New York State Legislature, first annual session, was in session from January 5 to June 20, 2011.
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Endorsements
2012
In 2012, Ortiz’s endorsements included the following:[18]
- 32BJ/SEIU
Personal
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Ortiz is married to his wife, Elba.
See also
2020 Elections
External links
- Search Google News for this topic
- Profile from Open States
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Felix Ortiz on Facebook
- Felix Ortiz on Twitter
- New York City Council
- Campaign contributions via OpenSecrets
Footnotes
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Biography of Rep. Ortiz,” accessed August 1, 2014
- ↑ Ballotpedia staff, "Email correspondence with the New York City Board of Elections," July 14, 2017
- ↑ New York State Board of Elections, "2016 General Election Candidate List," accessed October 11, 2016
- ↑ New York State Board of Elections, "Election results, 2016," accessed December 23, 2016
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 New York State Board of Elections, "Filings received for the 2016 State/Local Primary," accessed August 29, 2016
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 New York State Board of Elections, "Election returns September 13, 2016," accessed November 6, 2016
- ↑ New York Board of Elections, "Certification for the September 9, 2014, State Primary Election," accessed December 17, 2014
- ↑ New York Board of Elections, "Primary results for September 9, 2014," accessed October 1, 2014
- ↑ New York Board of Elections, "NYS Board of Elections Assembly Election Returns November 4, 2014," accessed December 17, 2014
- ↑ State of New York, State Board of Elections, "Candidate List for the September 13, 2012, State Primary Election," accessed July 31, 2014
- ↑ State of New York, State Board of Elections, "Official September 13, 2012, Primary Results," accessed July 31, 2014
- ↑ State of New York, State Board of Elections, "Official Assembly Election Returns Nov. 6, 2012," accessed July 31, 2014
- ↑ New York Times, "NY state legislative election results," accessed February 11, 2014
- ↑ New York State Board of Elections, "Official Primary results from September 14, 2010," accessed July 31, 2014
- ↑ New York State Board of Elections, "Official Primary results from September 9, 2008," accessed July 31, 2014
- ↑ New York State Board of Elections, "Official Assembly Election Returns November 4, 2008," accessed July 31, 2014
- ↑ Follow the Money, "Report on 2008 Campaign donations in New York," accessed August 1, 2014
- ↑ New York Daily News, "32BJ/SEIU Endorses For State Senate, Assembly," August 1, 2012
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| Preceded by - |
New York Assembly District 51 1995-2021 |
Succeeded by Marcela Mitaynes (D) |
