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Progressive Rep. Julio Cortes is running for re-election to Position 1 in the 38th Legislative District. Outside of the Legislature, Cortes manages communications and marketing for the City of Everett. He is a strong community leader who currently serves on the Everett Arena Public Facilities District board and previously worked with Cocoon House to support families and children experiencing housing insecurity.

Rep. Cortes has demonstrated a thoughtful approach to the root causes of community issues and a commitment to addressing them compassionately and effectively. Previously, he helped pass a number of critical bills as a secondary sponsor, including legislation to provide 100% clean-energy school buses, expand wage-discrimination protections in the Washington Equal Pay and Opportunities Act, and streamline access to early learning and childcare programs for low-income and working Washington families. More recently, Cortes helped advance other community protections through rent stabilization, gun safety measures, and environmental reforms. If re-elected, he will continue to fight for more progressive revenue options, workforce development, and housing stability.

Julio Cortes has proven himself to be a reliable progressive voice in the Legislature and has earned your vote to serve another term representing the 38th Legislative District.