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Dave Cortese
NameDave Cortese
State senateCalifornia
District15th
Term startDecember 7, 2020
PredecessorJim Beall
State assembly1California
District123rd
Term start1December 4, 2006
Term end1November 30, 2012
Predecessor1Joe Coto
Successor1Nora Campos
Office2Member of the San Jose City Council
Term start22001
Term end22006
Constituency2District 8
Predecessor2John Diquisto
Successor2Rose Herrera
Birth placeSan Jose, California, U.S.
PartyDemocratic
EducationUniversity of California, Davis (BA), Lincoln Law School of San Jose (JD)

Dave Cortese is an American politician serving as a member of the California State Senate representing the 15th district. A member of the Democratic Party, he previously served in the California State Assembly and on the San Jose City Council. His career has focused on issues such as affordable housing, public transportation, and economic development in Silicon Valley.

Early life and education

Born and raised in San Jose, California, he is the son of former Santa Clara County Supervisor Dominic Cortese. He attended Bellarmine College Preparatory before earning a Bachelor of Arts in political science from the University of California, Davis. He later received a Juris Doctor from the Lincoln Law School of San Jose.

Political career

His political career began with his election to the San Jose City Council in 2001, representing District 8 which includes the Evergreen neighborhood. During his tenure, he served as Vice Mayor and chaired key committees like the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority. In 2006, he was elected to the California State Assembly, representing the 23rd district, where he served three terms until 2012.

California State Senate

He was elected to the California State Senate in 2020, succeeding termed-out Senator Jim Beall. He represents the 15th Senate District, encompassing a large portion of Santa Clara County including the cities of San Jose, Campbell, Los Gatos, and Morgan Hill. In the California Legislature, he chairs the Senate Labor, Public Employment and Retirement Committee and serves on committees including the Senate Budget and Fiscal Review Committee.

Political positions and legislation

A progressive Democrat, his legislative priorities include expanding affordable housing, strengthening tenant protections, and investing in public transit and homelessness solutions. He authored the Student Housing Crisis Act to accelerate university housing projects and has advocated for increased funding for the Bay Area Rapid Transit system. He also focuses on labor rights, supporting measures to expand paid family leave and protect gig economy workers. On environmental issues, he has backed legislation promoting renewable energy and addressing the impacts of climate change in California.

Electoral history

In the 2006 election for the California State Assembly, he defeated Republican opponent Chris Pareja. He won re-election to the California State Assembly in 2008 and 2010. After an unsuccessful 2014 campaign for the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors, he won the 2020 election for the California State Senate against Republican Robert Howell. He was re-elected in 2022, defeating Republican Tim Gildersleeve.

Category:California State Senators Category:Members of the California State Assembly Category:San Jose City Council members Category:21st-century American politicians