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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

Wildlife-Vehicle Collision Prevention Senate Proposal Moves Forward, Aimed at Saving Lives

April 8, 2026

Avanza en el Senado una Propuesta para Prevenir Colisiones Entre Vehículos y Vida Silvestre, con el Objetivo de Salvar Vidas

April 8, 2026

Portion of Highway 152 to be Renamed as the “Rusty Areias Highway” Under CA Senate Proposal

April 7, 2026

Senator Dave Cortese Puts Autonomous Vehicle Industry on Notice, Advances Legislation to Close Safety Gaps and Protect Californians

March 30, 2026

Former Mexican-American Raiders Quarterback and Two Times Super Bowl Winner Jim Plunkett to be Honored with California Senate Resolution

March 30, 2026

Latest Event

Sac Bus Trip

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

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