Oscar Ortiz

Oscar Ortiz is a candidate for State Assembly Member District 36 Primary Election in 2026 in California State Assembly District 36, California.

Indio City Councilmember in Indio, CA

Also running: Ida S. Obeso-Martinez, Tomás Oliva, Jeff Gonzalez.

Oscar Ortiz is an Indio City Councilmember and candidate for the California State Assembly, District 36. Born in Mexicali and raised in Indio, Ortiz earned a bachelor's degree in chemistry from Stanford University. He has a background in the pharmaceutical industry and serves as Deputy Director of a regional nonprofit focused on land conservation. Elected to the Indio City Council in 2018, where he previously served as Mayor, he focuses on affordable housing, clean energy, and sustainability.