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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

Senator Dave Cortese’s Bill to Increase Opportunities for Animals to Get Health Services Throughout California Passed by the State Senate

May 8, 2025

Senator Dave Cortese’s Bill to Reduce Abandoned Shopping Cart Litter Passes Senate Local Government Committee

May 7, 2025

Senator Dave Cortese’s Housing Finance Solution Bill Passes the Senate Judiciary Committee And Heads To Senate Appropriations

May 1, 2025

Could There One Day Be A San Jose State University Law School? State Senator Cortese’s SB 550 Could Make It Happen

April 23, 2025

Senator Dave Cortese’s Bill To Establish the Nation’s First Catastrophic Model for Wildfires Moves Forward

April 23, 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