Ballot information
- Party label as listed
- INDEPENDENT
Statements, reporting and events
Selected public sources checked October 13, 2026. Statements describe what a candidate or office said, not an independent fact check. An announced event is not proof of attendance.
Public statement
Candidate statement reported by Vermont Public
Ortiz told Vermont Public's debate he wanted more access to mental health care and support for women veterans.
Vermont Public: Candidates for Congress face off over immigration, healthcare and voting in Vermont Public debate · published October 8, 2026 · checked October 13, 2026
Vermont Public questionnaire
Candidate response to Vermont Public
Asked about Medicare for All, Ortiz says it is possible but raises questions about funding, mandatory physicals and medical privacy without giving a clear yes or no.
Vermont Public: 2026 general election candidate guide · page undated · checked October 13, 2026
Original reporting
Original reporting
Vermont Public reports on Ortiz's participation in its U.S. House debate and describes his health care and veterans proposals.
Vermont Public: Candidates for Congress face off over immigration, healthcare and voting in Vermont Public debate · published October 8, 2026 · checked October 13, 2026
Public event listings and recordings
Producer debate recording
Vermont Public's October 8 debate recording identifies Ortiz as a participant.
Event listed for October 8, 2026. The cited producer or original report identifies this candidate as a participant.
Vermont Public: 2026 General Election Debate - U.S. House · published October 8, 2026 · checked October 13, 2026
Organizer event listing
Town Meeting TV's indexed schedule lists Ortiz for an October 20 congressional forum; participation is not confirmed.
Event listed for October 20, 2026 at 5:25 PM EDT. This was a pre-event organizer listing; attendance is not independently confirmed. The publisher page was not directly readable; the listing was checked in search results.
Town Meeting TV: General Election Schedule 2026 · published August 24, 2026 · checked October 13, 2026
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