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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’s Bill to Clean-Up Abandoned Shopping Cart Litter Clears the Assembly Local Government Committee

July 16, 2025

Senator Cortese’s Education Equalization Bill Giving CA School Districts Historic Equal State Funding Approved by the Assembly Education Committee

July 16, 2025

San José State University Is One Step Closer to Establishing First Public Law School in San Jose & CSU System

July 15, 2025

Senator Dave Cortese’s Innovative Legislation to Increase the State’s Housing Supply Faster Passes the Assembly Judiciary Committee

July 15, 2025

Senator Dave Cortese’s Bill to Establish the Nation’s First Catastrophic Model for Wildfires Moves Forward

July 14, 2025

Latest Event

Wildfire Safety and Mitigation Flyer

Wildfire Safety and Mitigation Virtual Town Hall

Thu, Jul 10 2025, 6 - 7:30pm

Latest Videos

Sen Dave Cortese: Wildfire Safety and Mitigation Town Hall

July 11, 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

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