Analise Ortiz is an American politician, activist, and former journalist who is a member of the Arizona Senate representing the 24th district. Prior to that she was a member of the Arizona House of Representatives.

Analise Ortiz
Member of the Arizona Senate
from the 24th district
Assumed office
January 13, 2025
Preceded byAnna Hernandez
Member of the Arizona House of Representatives
from the 24th district
In office
January 9, 2023 – January 13, 2025
Serving with Lydia Hernandez
Preceded byAmish Shah (redistricting)
Succeeded byAnna Abeytia
Personal details
BornScottsdale, Arizona, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
EducationArizona State University (BA)

Early life and education

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Ortiz was born and raised in Arizona. She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in broadcast journalism from Arizona State University in 2014.[1]

Career

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Ortiz began her career as a breaking news reporter for The Arizona Republic. From 2015 to 2017, she worked as a multimedia journalist for KGBT-TV in Harlingen, Texas. She then worked for KTNV-TV in Las Vegas. From 2018 to 2021, Ortiz worked for the ACLU of Arizona as a communications and campaign strategist. Since 2021, she has worked as a communication strategist at Rural Arizona Engagement.[2] Ortiz was elected to the Arizona House of Representatives in November 2022.[3] She then ran for and won a seat in the Arizona Senate.

References

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  1. ^ "Analise Ortiz". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2023-01-07.
  2. ^ "Analise Ortiz". Run For Something. Retrieved 2023-01-07.
  3. ^ Rogers, Jordan (16 June 2022). "State representative candidate holds forum". The Glendale Star. Retrieved 2023-01-07.