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Dave Cortese

Democratic

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Date Party Office Votes Result
11-03-2020 Democratic SD-15 212207 Win
11-05-2024 Democratic SD-15 260719 Win
Website: sd15.senate.ca.gov
 

Candidate Biography:

David D. Cortese
Born: June 3, 1956 in CA
Married: Patricia
Children: David and Matthew
Family: Son of Dom Cortese

1996: Primary Candidate for AD-23 (Lost)
2000-2008: Member, San Jose City Council
2006: Candidate for Mayor of San Jose (Lost)
2008-2020: Member, Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors
2014: Candidate for Mayor of San Jose (Lost)