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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

California’s School Bus Drivers Get Their Due

June 30, 2025

Classified Workers in California’s Schools Get A Boost as Senator Cortese’s Legislation Is Passed By the Assembly PERS Committee

June 25, 2025

Homeless High School Students With the Gumption to Go to College Would Get Financial Assistance Under Senator Cortese’s Bill Passed by the Assembly Higher Education Committee

June 24, 2025

Expanding Opportunities for Animals to Get Health Services Throughout California is the Point of Senator Cortese’s Bill Passed by the California Assembly Committee On Business & Professions

June 24, 2025

Highly Destructive Summer Vegetation Wildfires Are Underway As Senator Cortese’s Bill Reducing Their Risk Passes the Assembly Natural Resources Committee

June 23, 2025

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Wildfire Safety and Mitigation Virtual Town Hall

Thu, Jul 10 2025, 6 - 7:30pm

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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