Jorge Figueroa Ortiz

Democratic Party

President of the Puerto Rican Chamber of Commerce of Central Florida

Kissimmee, FL

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What is Jorge Figueroa Ortiz running for?

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Most recent race: State House District 47
Party: Democratic Party
Location: Kissimmee, FL
Current role: President of the Puerto Rican Chamber of Commerce of Central Florida

Jorge H. Figueroa Ortiz is a candidate for the Florida House of Representatives, District 47, in the 2026 Democratic primary. Born in Puerto Rico, he moved to Wisconsin before relocating to Florida in 2013. He is the President of the Puerto Rican Chamber of Commerce of Central Florida and serves on the Osceola County Housing Finance Authority. He holds a bachelor's degree in Finance and Spanish from UW-Parkside and an MBA from the University of Phoenix.

Where does Jorge Figueroa Ortiz stand on the issues?

Jorge Figueroa Ortiz has a recorded position on four issues. Each is Civoren's summary of the campaign's own public material, with the source linked.

Cost of Living & Affordability
Supports
Supports lowering the cost of living for working families by addressing skyrocketing housing and rental costs, promoting responsible development, and strengthening consumer protections for homeowners.
“Jorge will fight to lower the cost of living for working families by addressing skyrocketing housing and rental costs, promoting responsible development, and supporting stronger consumer protections for homeowners.”
jorgefigueroaforflorida.comAs of August 2026
Disaster Insurance
Supports
Supports reforming Florida's property insurance system to stabilize the insurance market, reduce rates, and ensure accountability so families can protect their homes.
“He will champion real reforms that stabilize the insurance market, reduce rates, and ensure accountability so families can protect their homes without going broke.”
jorgefigueroaforflorida.comAs of August 2026
Economic Development & Growth
Supports
Supports expanding access to capital for small businesses, promoting technical workforce training, and creating good-paying jobs to build economic mobility for Central Florida families.
“he'll work to expand access to capital for small businesses, promote technical workforce training, and create good-paying jobs that build economic mobility for Central Florida families”
jorgefigueroaforflorida.comAs of August 2026
K-12 Education
Supports
Supports improving public schools, expanding career and technical education programs, and ensuring every student has the tools to reach their full potential regardless of zip code or background.
“He will prioritize improving public schools, expanding career and technical programs, and ensuring every student has the tools to reach their full potential, regardless of zip code or background.”
jorgefigueroaforflorida.comAs of August 2026

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