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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

El Senador Dave Cortese Aplaude la Acción de la Autoridad del Tren de Alta Velocidad Para Avanzar en el Contrato de Vías y Sistemas y en las Oportunidades de Asociaciones Público-Privadas

June 2, 2026

Senator Dave Cortese Applauds High-Speed Rail Authority Action Advancing Track and Systems Contract and Public-Private Partnership Opportunities

June 2, 2026

Senator Dave Cortese’s SB 1246 Strengthening Oversight and Public Safety Standards for Autonomous Vehicles Advances to the Assembly

June 1, 2026

Cortese’s SCR 129 Honoring Rusty Areias Clears Senate

May 22, 2026

Senator Dave Cortese Announces Senate Passage of SCR 129 Honoring Former Assemblymember Rusty Areias

May 21, 2026

Latest Event

23rd Annual Sacramento Bus Trip for Education

Mon, May 18 2026, 6am - 5pm

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