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Antirson Ortiz
Antirson Ortiz (Democratic Party, Working Families Party) ran for election to the New York City Council to represent District 17. He will not appear on the ballot for the general election on November 4, 2025. He lost in the Democratic primary on June 24, 2025.
Ortiz completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2025. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Antirson Ortiz was born in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. He earned a high school diploma from Samuel Gompers Vocational High School and a bachelor's degree from the New York Institute of Technology in 2010. His career experience includes working in government affairs. Ortiz has been affiliated with Phi Iota Alpha Fraternity, Inc.[1]
Elections
2025
See also: City elections in New York, New York (2025)
General election
The candidate list in this election may not be complete.
General election for New York City Council District 17
Justin Sanchez, Rosaline Nieves, and Marisol Duran are running in the general election for New York City Council District 17 on November 4, 2025.
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Antirson Ortiz (Working Families Party)
Democratic primary election
Democratic Primary for New York City Council District 17
The following candidates advanced in the ranked-choice voting election: Justin Sanchez in round 4 . The results of Round are displayed below. To see the results of other rounds, use the dropdown menu above to select a round and the table will update.
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Jasmine Uribe (D)
Republican primary election
Republican Primary for New York City Council District 17
The following candidates advanced in the ranked-choice voting election: Rosaline Nieves in round 1 .
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Conservative Party primary election
Conservative Primary for New York City Council District 17
The following candidates advanced in the ranked-choice voting election: Marisol Duran in round 1 .
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Working Families Party primary election
Working Families Primary for New York City Council District 17
The following candidates advanced in the ranked-choice voting election: Antirson Ortiz in round 1 .
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Endorsements
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Campaign themes
2025
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Antirson Ortiz completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2025. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Ortiz's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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As a proud product of the public education system and a member of a family of educators, Ortiz has devoted his life to grassroots organizing and community service.
He began his career as a Youth Counselor in the South Bronx and West Harlem, spearheading school-based initiatives designed to empower youth and connect families to essential community resources.
Ortiz’s career in public service has been consistently driven by a commitment to uplifting others and strengthening his community.
In addition to serving as the State Committeeman for the 85th NYS Assembly District, his extensive professional experience includes roles such as Office Manager for Assemblyman Marcos A. Crespo, Bronx Borough Liaison for former NYC Comptroller Scott M. Stringer, NYPD Auxiliary Police Officer, and his current position as Director of Constituent Services for NYC Comptroller Brad Lander.
In each of these roles, Ortiz has played a pivotal role in resolving thousands of quality-of-life concerns, demonstrating his dedication to the people of the Bronx and the broader New York City community.
With a deep-rooted passion for service, Antirson Ortiz remains committed to championing the values of empowerment, equality, and opportunity for all.- Building a Safer Community. As a South Bronx resident since 1997 and an NYPD Auxiliary Police Officer for nearly a decade, Antirson Ortiz recognizes the urgency of addressing rising crime. He is committed to investing in violence intervention and prevention programs while fostering stronger relationships between the community and law enforcement.
- Affordable Housing and Homeownership for all. Having grown up in an impoverished area of Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, Antirson Ortiz deeply understands the fundamental importance of housing as a human right. Over his career, he has assisted thousands of constituents in seeking, maintaining, and navigating housing challenges. Aware of the rising cost of living and rent, Ortiz is committed to collaborating with developers, housing organizations, and policy experts to ensure meaningful investments are made, allowing Bronx residents to continue calling their borough home.
- Empowering our Youth and fighting for a better Educational System. For far too long, the Bronx has had a stigma of being last in education. As the son of two teachers, former youth counselor and founder of his own youth scholarship, Ortiz believes in investing and working with educators in the usage of more multi-systemic and evidence based approaches to target our educational crisis.
- Affordable Housing and Homeownership for All.
- Empowering Our Youth & Improving Education by investing in evidence-based educational reforms.
- Caring for Our Seniors & Promoting Healthier Lifestyles.
They must communicate clearly while actively listening to and engaging with constituents, ensuring that their priorities are met with empathy and understanding. Leading with courage and decisiveness, they must remain dedicated to their commitment to public service, always acting in the best interest of those they represent.
In addition to serving as the State Committeeman for the 85th NYS Assembly District, my extensive professional experience includes roles such as Office Manager for Assemblyman Marcos A. Crespo, Bronx Borough Liaison for former NYC Comptroller Scott M. Stringer, NYPD Auxiliary Police Officer, and serving as Director of Constituent Services for NYC Comptroller Brad Lander.
This transparency builds trust and serves as a tool for accountability, which empowers citizens to hold their leaders responsible for their actions.
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See also
2025 Elections
External links
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Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on February 3, 2025
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