US EditionOrlando commissioner Tony Ortiz switches from Republican to Democrat
- On May 8, 2025, Orlando City Commissioner Tony Ortiz announced that he had changed his political registration, leaving the Republican Party to join the Democrats.
- Ortiz cited changes in the GOP’s stance on issues like Medicaid, voting rights, LGBTQ+ policies, and immigration as reasons for his party switch.
- A retired police officer and Marine veteran, Ortiz has represented a majority-Hispanic district for 17 years and has championed immigrant rights and inclusivity.
- Ortiz announced that the Republican Party has changed from the version he originally supported, filed official paperwork confirming his switch on Monday, and revealed he is contemplating a future run for mayor.
- His switch contrasts with Florida trends of Democrats leaving the party and reflects Orlando’s growing Democratic electorate, suggesting potential shifts in local political dynamics.
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Florida Official Switches Parties
After 17 years on the Orlando City Commission, retired police officer and U.S. Marine veteran Tony Ortiz has changed his political party from Republican to Democrat, saying it “is not the Republican party I signed up with,” the Orlando Sentinel reports.
'Not the GOP I signed up with': Florida Republican quits party
After 17 years on the Orlando City Commission representing a majority-Hispanic district, retired police officer and U.S. Marine veteran Tony Ortiz has changed his political party from Republican to Democrat, saying it is not the Republican party he "signed up with."Orlando Sentinel reported Tuesday ...
Not the GOP 'I signed up with': FL official details party switch in scathing op-ed
After 17 years on the Orlando City Commission representing a majority-Hispanic district, retired police officer and U.S. Marine veteran Tony Ortiz has changed his political party from Republican to Democrat, saying it is not the Republican party he "signed up with."Orlando Sentinel reported Tuesday...
Tony Ortiz bolts GOP, becomes Democrat as he considers run for Mayor
Orlando City Commissioner Tony Ortiz has switched his party registration from Republican to Democrat as he ponders a run for Orlando Mayor. “Though my current role is nonpartisan, I’ve long been affiliated with the Republican Party,” Ortiz said in a statement to local media. “I once believed it stood for duty, accountability, individual freedom, and family values. But over time, that party has changed. And I can no longer stand by in silence as …
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