Rafael Arturo Ortiz

[{"question": "Ballotpedia survey responses", "answer_html": "<p>See also: <a href=\"/Ballotpedia%27s_Candidate_Connection\">Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection</a></p>\n<div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-xs-10 col-md-6 col-xs-offset-1 col-md-offset-3\"><p><a href=\"https://ballotpedia.org/Ballotpedia%27s_Candidate_Connection\"><img align=\"middle\" alt=\"Candidate Connection\" src=\"https://cdn.ballotpedia.org/images/8/88/Candidate_Connection_Logo.png\" width=\"90%\"/></a></p></div></div>\n<p>Rafael Ortiz completed <a href=\"/Ballotpedia%27s_Candidate_Connection\">Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection</a> survey in 2026. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Ortiz's responses.</p>\n<p><span class=\"expand-all\">Expand all</span> | <span class=\"collapse-all\">Collapse all</span></p>\n<div aria-multiselectable=\"true\" class=\"panel-group\" id=\"accordion\" role=\"tablist\"><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-bio-390482-2026-03-22\" id=\"heading-bio-390482-2026-03-22\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse-bio-390482-2026-03-22\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-bio-390482-2026-03-22\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWho are you? Tell us about yourself.\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading-bio-390482-2026-03-22\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse-bio-390482-2026-03-22\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tRafael A. Ortiz has fully surrendered to Jesus Christ since 1985 and has committed his life to the Kingdom of God. With strong values and a deep sense of purpose, Ortiz has been called to bring common sense to Florida's 23rd Congressional District. As a retired Sky Soldier and Army Ranger qualified, he brings a wealth of experience to his mission to address the failures of the current incumbent, MIA Moskowitz. He has been to six continents, over 50 countries, and hundreds of cities. He brings a wealth of experience. With a steadfast commitment to advocating for the diverse communities within Broward County and Southern Palm Beach County, Ortiz aims to authentically represent the constituents. His professional background and commitment to service make him an excellent candidate to bring positive change to the district. It is advisable for Ortiz to take a leadership role in safeguarding National security and ensuring stability, including preventing impeachment proceedings against President Trump. \r\n<ul><li>The only candidate with his civilian resume posted on his website RAO23FL.COM. He doesn't need to lie about his military background or education level, unlike many members of Congress. An alumnus of Liberty University (Galatians 2:20).\t\t\t</li></ul></span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-key-message-390482-2026-03-22\" id=\"heading-key-message-390482-2026-03-22\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse-key-message-390482-2026-03-22\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-key-message-390482-2026-03-22\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tPlease list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading-key-message-390482-2026-03-22\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse-key-message-390482-2026-03-22\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><ul><li>Voted for President Trump 3 times and will support the America First agenda! The only candidate will be able to add value to the House’s committees with the level of education as a Doctoral student, Dietary Scientist with a Master Degree in Nutrigenomics, and experience and expertise to the Armed Services, Veteran Affairs, and Foreign Affairs from his 22 years of military service with the 82nd Airbrorne Division and 173rd Airborne Brigade served 15 years overseas. 1,560 days in Iraq and Afghanistan.</li><li>With a Bachelor of Science in Management it is critical balance the budget! He will bring expertise to evaluate bills, concerns, agendas, and events. Priorities of work.</li><li>MIA Moskowitz from Jan 2023 to Sep 2025, MIA Moskowitz missed 71 of 1,523 roll call votes, which is 4.7%. This is much worse than the median of 2.0% among the lifetime records of representatives currently serving. Ortiz will never miss a vote!</li></ul></span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse1-390482-2026-03-22\" id=\"heading1-390482-2026-03-22\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse1-390482-2026-03-22\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse1-390482-2026-03-22\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading1-390482-2026-03-22\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse1-390482-2026-03-22\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tBalance the budget, secure the borders, and promote legal immigration.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse2-390482-2026-03-22\" id=\"heading2-390482-2026-03-22\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse2-390482-2026-03-22\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse2-390482-2026-03-22\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading2-390482-2026-03-22\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse2-390482-2026-03-22\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tAs the founder of a nonprofit and tens of thousands of military veterans living in District 23 intersecting District 25, Warfighters R&amp;R, Inc. places our heroes as a high priority.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div></div>\n<div class=\"small\" data-nosnippet=\"\"><p><i><b>Note:</b> Ballotpedia reserves the right to edit Candidate Connection survey responses. Any edits made by Ballotpedia will be clearly marked with [brackets] for the public. If the candidate disagrees with an edit, he or she may request the full removal of the survey response from Ballotpedia.org. Ballotpedia does not edit or correct typographical errors unless the candidate's campaign requests it.</i></p></div>\n<div style=\"clear:both;\"></div>\n<p>Rafael Ortiz did not complete <a href=\"/Ballotpedia%27s_Candidate_Connection\">Ballotpedia's 2024 Candidate Connection</a> survey.\n</p>", "answer_text": "See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection\n\nRafael Ortiz completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Ortiz's responses.\nExpand all | Collapse all\nWho are you? Tell us about yourself. Rafael A. Ortiz has fully surrendered to Jesus Christ since 1985 and has committed his life to the Kingdom of God. With strong values and a deep sense of purpose, Ortiz has been called to bring common sense to Florida's 23rd Congressional District. As a retired Sky Soldier and Army Ranger qualified, he brings a wealth of experience to his mission to address the failures of the current incumbent, MIA Moskowitz. He has been to six continents, over 50 countries, and hundreds of cities. He brings a wealth of experience. With a steadfast commitment to advocating for the diverse communities within Broward County and Southern Palm Beach County, Ortiz aims to authentically represent the constituents. His professional background and commitment to service make him an excellent candidate to bring positive change to the district. It is advisable for Ortiz to take a leadership role in safeguarding National security and ensuring stability, including preventing impeachment proceedings against President Trump. The only candidate with his civilian resume posted on his website RAO23FL.COM. He doesn't need to lie about his military background or education level, unlike many members of Congress. An alumnus of Liberty University (Galatians 2:20). Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office? Voted for President Trump 3 times and will support the America First agenda! The only candidate will be able to add value to the House’s committees with the level of education as a Doctoral student, Dietary Scientist with a Master Degree in Nutrigenomics, and experience and expertise to the Armed Services, Veteran Affairs, and Foreign Affairs from his 22 years of military service with the 82nd Airbrorne Division and 173rd Airborne Brigade served 15 years overseas. 1,560 days in Iraq and Afghanistan. With a Bachelor of Science in Management it is critical balance the budget! He will bring expertise to evaluate bills, concerns, agendas, and events. Priorities of work. MIA Moskowitz from Jan 2023 to Sep 2025, MIA Moskowitz missed 71 of 1,523 roll call votes, which is 4.7%. This is much worse than the median of 2.0% among the lifetime records of representatives currently serving. Ortiz will never miss a vote! What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about? Balance the budget, secure the borders, and promote legal immigration. What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign? As the founder of a nonprofit and tens of thousands of military veterans living in District 23 intersecting District 25, Warfighters R&R, Inc. places our heroes as a high priority.\nNote: Ballotpedia reserves the right to edit Candidate Connection survey responses. Any edits made by Ballotpedia will be clearly marked with [brackets] for the public. If the candidate disagrees with an edit, he or she may request the full removal of the survey response from Ballotpedia.org. Ballotpedia does not edit or correct typographical errors unless the candidate's campaign requests it.\n\nRafael Ortiz did not complete Ballotpedia's 2024 Candidate Connection survey."}, {"question": "Biographical submission", "answer_html": "<p>Blackmon submitted the following campaign themes through Ballotpedia’s <a class=\"mw-redirect\" href=\"/Ballotpedia:Biographical_information_submission_form\" title=\"Ballotpedia:Biographical information submission form\">biographical information submission form</a>:\n</p>\n<div style=\"height:400px;overflow:scroll;border:1px solid gray;margin:20px;padding:10px;\">\n<table data-nosnippet=\"\" style=\"border-collapse: collapse; border: none;background-color: transparent; auto; ;\">\n<tbody><tr>\n<td style=\"border:none; color:#B2B7F2;font-size:35px;font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-weight: bold; text-align: left; padding: 10px 3px;\" valign=\"top\" width=\"20\">“\n</td>\n<td style=\"border: none; padding: 4px 10px;\" valign=\"top\">\n<p><b>Biography</b>\n</p><p>Born and raised in New York, Long Island. Moved to Florida in 1994 upon graduating high school in order to seek college. God had another plan as I joined the U.S. Army December 27, 1994. I served in the US Army for 22 years. I am a Sky Soldier who jumped into combat with the 173rd Airborne Brigade stationed out of Vicenza, Italy into Iraq on March 26, 2003. I served almost 4 years in Afghanistan. Upon my retirement at a young age, my family and I created Warfightersrnr.org to change the enculturation of decades calling American Warfighters wounded, disabled, homeless, suicidal etc... we rather uplift our Veterans so we label them for what we actually do... fight our Nation wars, which should be the last option. God brings me to the summer Whitehouse on April 6, 2017 to share my experience on transitioning to civilian life and how can we improve the Department of Veteran Affairs. I am the first candidate in American history who actually posted my government and civilian resume on our website: RAO23FL.COM Please click bio and download. I am a leader that is mastering the 21 irrefutable laws of Leadership written by John C. Maxwell, my keynote speaker at my graduation in 2022 at Liberty.edu. I am a current PhD student learning Strategic Leadership in order to improve my academia and apply it to my successful accomplishments and experiences. My family has reside in Broward County, Florida for over 15 years supporting me throughout my career. God, family, and country is our life!\n</p><p><b>First key message</b>\n</p><p>Priority is securing our National Security by finishing the wall on the southern border and providing every tool to end this horrific MODERN DAY SLAVERY The department of Health and Human Services submit reports to Congress as required by two Congressional mandates: Section 236 of H.R. 6470, and section 408 of the Department of Health and Human Services Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2019. The HHS Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) of children DHS separated from their parents or legal guardians, from April 1, 2018, through July 31, 2019 was calculated 3,602. The current unholy coalition chose Politics over children! Democrats ALL vote NO to secure our borders creating a vacuum enabling 85,000 children in 2021 unaccountable\n</p><p><b>Second key message</b>\n</p><p>President Joe Biden issued an executive order the first day he took office canceling the Canadian pipeline project approved by his predecessor President Trump. President Joe Biden deliberately creates public fear antics about climate change, meanwhile draining America's oil reserves! We must stop this madness! When you send RAO and all MAGA Republicans to Congress in Jan 2025, we are going to pass legislation to unleash Fossil fuel: An energy source formed in the Earth's crust from decayed organic material. The common fossil fuels are petroleum, coal, and natural gas for a minimum of a decade. We need to make this law! So no matter who is the President, can no longer destroy our gifts from God! I will bring the Fossil Fuel Act\n</p><p><b>Third key message</b>\n</p><p>Education over Indoctrination: Our public schools K-12 are being taught racism. School boards, superintendents, principals, and teachers. Those with common sense can see the dismantling of our American History mainly in ALL Democrat strong hold areas. Do we the people really want to turn our entire country to image California?<sup class=\"reference\" id=\"cite_ref-quotedisclaimer_3-0\"><a href=\"#cite_note-quotedisclaimer-3\">[3]</a></sup>\n</p>\n</td>\n<td style=\"border: none; color: #B2B7F2; font-size: 35px; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-weight: bold; text-align: right; padding: 10px 1px;\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"20\">”\n</td></tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"cquotecite\" colspan=\"3\" style=\"border: none; padding-right: 4%\"><cite style=\"font-style: normal;font-size: smaller; float: right;\">—Rafael Ortiz<sup class=\"reference\" id=\"cite_ref-bio_4-0\"><a href=\"#cite_note-bio-4\">[4]</a></sup></cite>\n</td></tr></tbody></table>\n</div>", "answer_text": "Blackmon submitted the following campaign themes through Ballotpedia’s biographical information submission form :\n“ Biography Born and raised in New York, Long Island. Moved to Florida in 1994 upon graduating high school in order to seek college. God had another plan as I joined the U.S. Army December 27, 1994. I served in the US Army for 22 years. I am a Sky Soldier who jumped into combat with the 173rd Airborne Brigade stationed out of Vicenza, Italy into Iraq on March 26, 2003. I served almost 4 years in Afghanistan. Upon my retirement at a young age, my family and I created Warfightersrnr.org to change the enculturation of decades calling American Warfighters wounded, disabled, homeless, suicidal etc... we rather uplift our Veterans so we label them for what we actually do... fight our Nation wars, which should be the last option. God brings me to the summer Whitehouse on April 6, 2017 to share my experience on transitioning to civilian life and how can we improve the Department of Veteran Affairs. I am the first candidate in American history who actually posted my government and civilian resume on our website: RAO23FL.COM Please click bio and download. I am a leader that is mastering the 21 irrefutable laws of Leadership written by John C. Maxwell, my keynote speaker at my graduation in 2022 at Liberty.edu. I am a current PhD student learning Strategic Leadership in order to improve my academia and apply it to my successful accomplishments and experiences. My family has reside in Broward County, Florida for over 15 years supporting me throughout my career. God, family, and country is our life! First key message Priority is securing our National Security by finishing the wall on the southern border and providing every tool to end this horrific MODERN DAY SLAVERY The department of Health and Human Services submit reports to Congress as required by two Congressional mandates: Section 236 of H.R. 6470, and section 408 of the Department of Health and Human Services Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2019. The HHS Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) of children DHS separated from their parents or legal guardians, from April 1, 2018, through July 31, 2019 was calculated 3,602. The current unholy coalition chose Politics over children! Democrats ALL vote NO to secure our borders creating a vacuum enabling 85,000 children in 2021 unaccountable Second key message President Joe Biden issued an executive order the first day he took office canceling the Canadian pipeline project approved by his predecessor President Trump. President Joe Biden deliberately creates public fear antics about climate change, meanwhile draining America's oil reserves! We must stop this madness! When you send RAO and all MAGA Republicans to Congress in Jan 2025, we are going to pass legislation to unleash Fossil fuel: An energy source formed in the Earth's crust from decayed organic material. The common fossil fuels are petroleum, coal, and natural gas for a minimum of a decade. We need to make this law! So no matter who is the President, can no longer destroy our gifts from God! I will bring the Fossil Fuel Act Third key message Education over Indoctrination: Our public schools K-12 are being taught racism. School boards, superintendents, principals, and teachers. Those with common sense can see the dismantling of our American History mainly in ALL Democrat strong hold areas. Do we the people really want to turn our entire country to image California? [3] ” —Rafael Ortiz [4]"}]