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Dave Cortese

Currently holds the office of California State Senate - District 15 until December 4, 2028.

Candidate for California State Senate - District 15 in 2024 California General Election.

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Dave Cortese

About Dave Cortese

Professional Experience
Santa Clara County, County Supervisor - District 3 (2008 - Present)
van Keulen & van Keulen, Attorney of Counsel (2001 - Present)
San Jose City, Vice-Mayor (2001 - 2008)
Eastside Union High School District, Board Member (1992 - 2000)
Country Club Villa Properties, GM and General Counsel (1986 - 2001)
Degrees
JD, Lincoln Law School (1995)
Bachelor's, University of California, Davis, Political Science (1978)
High School Diploma, Bellarmine College Preparatory School (1974)

Education

Dave authored SB 10, or ''Melanie’s Law'', that will broaden statewide prevention, education, and training efforts to stop youth fentanyl overdoses and death. Learn more

Election Information

Recent Candidacies
California State Senate - District 15 in California General Election
California State Senate - District 15 in California Primary Election
California State Senate - District 15 in California General Election
California State Senate - District 15 in California Primary Election

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