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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

STATEMENT ON MAY REVISION FROM STATE SENATOR DAVE CORTESE

May 14, 2025

The California Attorney General Is Supporting Senator Dave Cortese’s Bill To Make the Salaries of State Attorneys and Administrative Law Judges Competitive

May 14, 2025

Full Busses Expected for Senator Dave Cortese’s Annual Sacramento Bus Trip for Education As Federal & State Education Cuts Raise Many Questions

May 12, 2025

Senator Dave Cortese’s Bill to Increase Opportunities for Animals to Get Health Services Throughout California Passed by the State Senate

May 8, 2025

Senator Dave Cortese’s Bill to Reduce Abandoned Shopping Cart Litter Passes Senate Local Government Committee

May 7, 2025

Latest Event

22nd Annual Sacramento Bus Trip for Education

Tue, May 20 2025, All day

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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