- Occupation: State Senator
- Chair of Senate Health Committee
- Elected to State Senate in November 1998
- Elected to the Assembly in November 1996
- Elected to the Sacramento City Council in 1993
- Born and raised in Sacramento, attended the University of California at Davis and graduated from McGeorge School of the Law
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Top Priorities if Elected |
- Inspire public's confidence in the integrity of our electoral system
- Ensure security and accuracy of our voting systems
- Increase participation of all eligible voters
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- National Women's Political Caucus
- Environmental Advocate Erin Brockovich
- Peace Officers Research Association of California
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- SECRETARY OF STATE
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Deborah Ortiz's statement on why she is running for Secretary of State, and her vision of the office.
- HEALTH
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Senator Deborah Ortiz has based her health policy position upon three principal themes: 1) Access to health care; 2)Improving our public health system and; 3)the advancement of medical science and research.
- EDUCATION
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Deborah Ortiz believes that every child deserves a quality education and as a past member of the Senate Education Committee, she remains deeply involved in shaping public education reforms.
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