Deborah V. Ortiz

About this race

Governs a public community college district. The elected board sets college policy, approves the budget, oversees academic programs and hires and evaluates the college president or chancellor, who runs the college day to day.

5 candidates ran for Los Rios Community College District Governing Board Member, Trustee Area 6 (Sacramento County) in the general election on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Only voters in this district.

About Deborah V. Ortiz

Health care consultant. Has represented Trustee Area 6 on the Los Rios board since 2010 and is the current board president. A Sacramento native who consults for primary care and community clinics, she previously served on the Sacramento City Council and in the California State Assembly and State Senate.

What they say they'll focus on:

• Expand workforce training in health care and skilled trades
• Strengthen dual enrollment for high school students
• Keep the district within budget while prioritizing students and staff
• Apprenticeship partnerships with the building trades

Summarized in our words from source 1, source 2, checked October 2026. Not an endorsement.

Where they stand

This is a nonpartisan race, so we don't estimate where candidates fall from their campaign materials or look up their personal voter registration. We'd place Deborah V. Ortiz only with a published academic score (from a voting record or campaign donors), and we haven't found one we can reliably source.

To see where they stand, read their own words: campaign site. What they say they'll focus on is listed above.

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Also running

• William Thomas Bernal
• Zima Creason
• Keith Ellis
• Pearl Koven

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Quick answers

Is Deborah V. Ortiz the incumbent?

Yes. Deborah V. Ortiz currently holds this office.

What does the Los Rios Community College District Governing Board Member, Trustee Area 6 seat do?

Governs a public community college district. The elected board sets college policy, approves the budget, oversees academic programs and hires and evaluates the college president or chancellor, who runs the college day to day.

Who is Deborah V. Ortiz running against?

William Thomas Bernal, Zima Creason, Keith Ellis and Pearl Koven, for Los Rios Community College District Governing Board Member, Trustee Area 6 (Sacramento County).

Should I vote for Deborah V. Ortiz?

SpectrumVote doesn't endorse anyone or tell you how to vote. Compare Deborah V. Ortiz's record, funding and endorsements with the other candidates in this race and decide based on what matters to you.