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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

Autonomous Vehicle Safety Measure Advances Out of State Assembly Committee

July 1, 2026

Senator Dave Cortese's Wildlife-Vehicle Collision Prevention Bill Advances Out of Assembly Committee

June 30, 2026

Senator Dave Cortese's “Jay Leno's Law 2.0” Advances Out of Assembly Transportation Committee

June 30, 2026

El Proyecto De Ley Del Senador Dave Cortese Para Prevenir Colisiones Entre Vehículos Y Fauna Silvestre Avanza En El Comité De La Asamblea

June 30, 2026

Senator Dave Cortese Praised Today’s Adoption of the State’s 2026-27 Budget

June 29, 2026

Latest Event

Join my team at the Rose, White, and Blue Parade in San Jose!

Sat, Jul 4 2026, 10am - 12pm

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