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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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SENATOR DAVE CORTESE CONDEMNS MILITARY STRIKE ON IRAN

June 23, 2025

A Letter to the California Republican Congressional Delegation From California’s Senate and Assembly Members

June 18, 2025

Senator Cortese’s Bill to Address the Exploitation of an Individual’s Name, Voice or Likeness for Commercial Purposes Passes the Assembly Judiciary Committee

June 17, 2025

California Can Build Affordable Housing Faster By Keeping the Cash Flowing To Construction Contractors For Materials & Labor on Private Projects

June 17, 2025

Senator Cortese’s Bill Making Access Into State Prisons Less of An Ordeal for Lawmakers, Legal Professionals and Others Clears the Assembly Public Safety Committee

June 17, 2025

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22nd Annual Sacramento Bus Trip for Education

Tue, May 20 2025, All day

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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