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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

After Two Years of Negotiations, Legislature Sends Landmark Childhood Sexual Assault Reform to Governor

August 31, 2026

Classic Car Owners Could Soon Receive Long-Sought Relief as Senator Cortese’s SB 1392 Advances to the Governor’s Desk

August 31, 2026

Senator Cortese’s SB 1246 Heads to Governor, Demanding Accountability Over Autonomous Vehicles

August 31, 2026

Proposal to Unlock Billions in Private Capital for Affordable Housing One Step Closer as Senator Cortese’s SB 750 Heads to the Governor

August 28, 2026

Senator Cortese’s SB 1425 Heads to Governor, Would Clear Path for Faster High-Speed Rail Construction

August 26, 2026

Latest Event

2026 PBL

4th Annual Picnic by the Lake: A Multicultural Festival and Legislative Resource Fair

Sat, Oct 10 2026, 10am - 3pm

Latest Videos

Bipartisan Lawmakers Rev Up Support for SB 1392 Jay Leno’s Law

August 10, 2026

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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