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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

Cortese’s Bill to Protect Clean Energy Workforce is Signed

October 2, 2025

Cortese’s Bill Package to Reduce Recidivism Signed by Governor

October 2, 2025

Statement from CA. Senator Dave Cortese, Senate Transportation Committee Chair On Trump Administration’s Move to Redistribute $2.4 Billion in Federal Funds From California High-Speed Rail Funds

September 23, 2025

Multiple Bills Authored By Senator Cortese Go to the Governor’s Desk Ranging from Wildfire Resilience, Insurance Reform, Transportation, Climate Resilience & Labor To Public Health & Workforce Protection

September 15, 2025

The California Legislature Approves Historic High-Speed Rail Funding Agreement

September 15, 2025

Latest Event

3rd Annual Picnic by the Lake: A Multicultural Festival and Legislative Resource Fair

Sat, Oct 25 2025, 10am - 3pm

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Evergreen Valley College 50th Anniversary Event

September 4, 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