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Senator Cortese

Senator Dave Cortese represents District 15 which encompasses much of Santa Clara County in the heart of Silicon Valley. Along with his accomplished career as an attorney and business owner, the Senator previously served on the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors, the San Jose City Council, and the East Side Union High School District Board.

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Latest Press Release

Senator Dave Cortese Responds to Governor Gavin Newsom’s 2026-2027 Budget Proposal

January 9, 2026

Se Solicitan Mayores Medidas de Seguridad para los Braseros de Mesa con el Fin de Prevenir Más Víctimas de Quemaduras

January 8, 2026

Senator Dave Cortese Introduces Proposal Calling for Greater Safety Regulations of Tabletop Fire Pits to Prevent Further Burn Injury Victims

January 5, 2026

Senator Dave Cortese Congratulates Incoming California Senate President pro Tempore Senator Monique Limón, Marking California History

January 5, 2026

Senator Dave Cortese Responds to Court Ruling Restoring $4 Billion in Federal Grants for CA High-Speed Rail Project

December 12, 2025

Latest Event

3rd Annual Picnic by the Lake: A Multicultural Festival and Legislative Resource Fair

Sat, Oct 25 2025, 10am - 3pm

Latest Videos

Senator Cortese’s 2025 Legislative Update Town Hall

October 14, 2025

Office Information

Capitol Office

1021 O Street
Suite 7520
Sacramento, CA 95814

Phone: (916) 651-4015
Fax: (916) 651-4915

San Jose Office

1155 Meridian Avenue
Suite 100
San Jose, CA 95125

Phone: (408) 723-4154
Fax: (408) 723-4159