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Dave Cortese

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State Senator · District 15 · California · Serving since 2020
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Overview of the Representative's office, activities, and communications.

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Dave Cortese is a Democratic member of the California State Senate, representing District 15 since December 2020. Born in 1956 in Monterey County, he earned degrees from the University of California, Davis and the Lincoln Law School of San Jose. Before his election to the Senate, he served on the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors, on the San Jose City Council as Councilmember and Vice Mayor, and as a trustee of the East Side Union High School District.…

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Years in office
6
Elections won
1
Bills sponsored
143
Cosponsored
320
Committees
12

Committee Assignments

12 committees · 1 leadership role
chair·Transportation
member·Education
member·Fisheries and Aquaculture
member·Housing
member·Hydrogen Energy Select
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District
Population
1,005,437
Median HH Income
$142K
Unemployment
5.0%
Bachelor's+
44.8%
Veterans
N/A
Median Age
38.8
Mean HH Income
N/A
Poverty Rate
7.9%
HS or Higher
85.2%
Median Home Value
$1.2M
Median Rent
$2,511/mo
Owner-Occupied
58.7%
Under 18 / 65+
N/A
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