Ricardo Ortega
Antelope Valley Community College District, Governing Board Member, Trustee Area No. 2
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Overview
Ricardo Ortega is a nonprofit executive and educational advocate.1 His campaign lists him as the Transitional Age Youth Program manager at NAMI Greater Los Angeles County and CEO of Pax Imperium.2 It says he helped advance California bills AB 2247, AB 46, and AB 562 on youth stability at California Youth Connection.2 His stated priorities include student success, affordability, basic needs assistance, career programs, transportation, and first-generation students.1
Campaign money
- Reporting period
- January 1 to September 19, 2026
- Raised
- $14,650Of this, $1,300 came from the candidate.
- Cash on hand
- $7,865
| Source | Amount | Share of money raised |
|---|---|---|
| Gifts from people ($100 or more) | $6,850 | 47% |
| PACs and other committees | $6,500 | 44% |
| The candidate | $1,300 | 9% |
Large contributions reported since September 19, 2026: $9,500 in 2 gifts. See the large contribution reports.
Source: Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk filings for Ortega for College Board 2026
Endorsements
Sources
- Six Candidates Seek Three Antelope Valley College Seats, Antelope Valley Online. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- Ricardo Ortega — Antelope Valley Community College Board, Ricardo Ortega campaign. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- Endorsed Candidates, Los Angeles County Democratic Party. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- 2026 California Voter Guide / Guía de votantes de California, UNITE HERE Local 11. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.