David Ortiz (Colorado)
David Ortiz (Democratic Party) was a member of the Colorado House of Representatives, representing District 38. He assumed office on January 13, 2021. He left office on January 8, 2025.
Ortiz (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the Colorado House of Representatives to represent District 38. He won in the general election on November 8, 2022.
Biography
David Ortiz was born in Rapid City, South Dakota. Ortiz served in the United States Army from 2008 to 2015. He earned a bachelor's degree in international affairs and business administration from the University of Saint Thomas. Ortiz's career experience includes working as a legislative liaison with the United Veterans Committee of Colorado, a public speaker with the Craig Hospital Foundation, and program director with the VFW Post 1.[1][2]
Committee assignments
2023-2024
Ortiz was assigned to the following committees:
- Health and Health Services Committee
- State, Civic, Military, and Veterans Affairs Committee, Vice Chair
2021-2022
Ortiz was assigned to the following committees:
- Health and Health Services Committee
- Public and Behavioral Health and Human Services Committee (decommissioned)
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2024
David Ortiz did not file to run for re-election.
2022
See also: Colorado House of Representatives elections, 2022
General election
General election for Colorado House of Representatives District 38
Incumbent David Ortiz defeated Jaylen Mosqueira and Brandon McDowell in the general election for Colorado House of Representatives District 38 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | David Ortiz (D) | 54.5 | 25,765 | |
Jaylen Mosqueira (R) ![]() | 43.2 | 20,394 | ||
| Brandon McDowell (L) | 2.3 | 1,103 | ||
| Total votes: 47,262 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Colorado House of Representatives District 38
Incumbent David Ortiz advanced from the Democratic primary for Colorado House of Representatives District 38 on June 28, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | David Ortiz | 100.0 | 9,757 | |
| Total votes: 9,757 | ||||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Colorado House of Representatives District 38
Jaylen Mosqueira advanced from the Republican primary for Colorado House of Representatives District 38 on June 28, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Jaylen Mosqueira ![]() | 100.0 | 9,678 | |
| Total votes: 9,678 | ||||
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2020
See also: Colorado House of Representatives elections, 2020
General election
General election for Colorado House of Representatives District 38
David Ortiz defeated incumbent Richard Champion in the general election for Colorado House of Representatives District 38 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | David Ortiz (D) ![]() | 55.6 | 31,504 | |
| Richard Champion (R) | 44.4 | 25,191 | ||
| Total votes: 56,695 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Colorado House of Representatives District 38
David Ortiz defeated Candice Ferguson in the Democratic primary for Colorado House of Representatives District 38 on June 30, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | David Ortiz ![]() | 65.3 | 12,153 | |
| Candice Ferguson | 34.7 | 6,448 | ||
| Total votes: 18,601 | ||||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
Republican primary election
Republican primary for Colorado House of Representatives District 38
Incumbent Richard Champion advanced from the Republican primary for Colorado House of Representatives District 38 on June 30, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Richard Champion | 100.0 | 10,064 | |
| Total votes: 10,064 | ||||
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Endorsements
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Campaign themes
2022
Ballotpedia survey responses
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2020
David Ortiz completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Ortiz's responses.
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- I would NOT have been able to regain my independence and continue serving the community in my nonprofit work and as a lobbyist/advocate for veterans at our State Capitol in Denver if I didn't have access to quality and affordable healthcare. Healthcare is a right!
- Public education and dedicated teachers are how my family went from sharecroppers and migrants to pilots, service members, and now a candidate running for public office. We need to support and fully fund Public K-12 Education.
- Our community has been impacted in a serious way by gun violence. Columbine High, Arapahoe High, and STEM School are neighbors or within HD38. As a combat veteran and a responsible gun owner, I recognize that we in HD38 have a unique perspective and responsibility when it comes to curbing gun violence, supporting gun safety legislation, and promoting responsible gun ownership.
Besides that, I have struggled with racism that comes with being a first-generation American (on my mom's side) and a part of the Latinx community. Additionally, living with a disability and being who you are in that life presents its own challenges as we, as a group, are continually overlooked in access and equity. Our very own State Capitol is NOT accessible. We have never had a wheelchair user elected to the Colorado State Legislature, which is why it is NOT fully accessible. What other group in this country can not get onto the chamber floor because of who they are?
There are fewer state senators than there are house members in Colorado (35 Senators vs 65 Representatives). The fact that Senate Districts are fewer and represent a larger geographical area guarantees that rural areas are not disenfranchised by populated urban areas. This also can act as a check and/or tempers the political platform of any senator in that they have to represent a group of communities that might include urban, suburban, and rural areas of their districts. In contrast, there are more house districts, representing smaller geographic areas. House representatives can truly represent the specific culture, struggles, and beliefs of their smaller districts and communities.
Another large difference is the fact that the Senate serves in 4 year terms, with only half the Senate up for re-election at any given time. In contrast, EVERY member in the State House is up for reelection every two years. Because there is less potential for change in the Senate in any given election period, the Senate seems to speak toward greater continuity and stability. On the other hand, the House has the greater potential to represent the rapid changes that can and have occurred in our state every two years.
In my work as a lobbyist for veterans, I have found the Colorado State House more rowdy and varied.The greater number combined with the potential of a greater variety of personalities and perspectives makes for a vibrant environment. Despite political differences, The jokes and good natured ribbing are frequent around the House of Representatives. The Colorado Senate, on the other hand, is a little more focused and serious in tone and attitude.
Together, both chambers in the legislature provide for and represent both longevity
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2024
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2023
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In 2023, the Colorado State Legislature was in session from January 9 to May 8.
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2022
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In 2022, the Colorado State Legislature was in session from January 12 to May 11.
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2021
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In 2021, the Colorado State Legislature was in session from January 13 to June 8.
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See also
2022 Elections
External links
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Candidate Colorado House of Representatives District 38 |
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Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on June 10, 2020
- ↑ LinkedIn, "David D Ortiz," accessed December 28, 2020
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| Preceded by Richard Champion (R) |
Colorado House of Representatives District 38 2021-2025 |
Succeeded by Gretchen Rydin (D) |

