Matt Ortega

Matt Ortega is a candidate for United States Representative District 14 Primary Election in 2026 in Congressional District 14, California.

Graphic Designer and Businessman in San Leandro, CA

Also running: Victor Aguilar, Jr., Carin Elam, Melissa Hernandez, Rakhi Israni Singh, Aisha Wahab, Wendy Huang, Dena Maldonado, Suzanne Chenault.

Matt Ortega is a graphic designer, businessman, and progressive activist running for the U.S. House of Representatives to represent California's 14th Congressional District. Ortega previously worked as a web developer and served as the digital communications director for Hillary Clinton's 2016 presidential campaign. Raised in Hayward, he resides in San Leandro. His campaign focuses on advocating for Medicare for All, affordable housing, raising the minimum wage, and universal free child care.