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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

Governor Signs Senator Cortese’s Law Targeting Dirty Diesel Train Pollution

October 15, 2025

Senator Cortese & Mayor Mahan Celebrate Passage of Legislation to Address Abandoned Shopping Carts Epidemic

October 14, 2025

Governor Signs Senator Cortese’s Wildfire Resilience Package

October 14, 2025

Governor Newsom Signs Bill to Expand Animal Health Services

October 13, 2025

Cortese’s Bill to Protect Clean Energy Workforce is Signed

October 2, 2025

Latest Event

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

Sat, Oct 25 2025, 10am - 3pm

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