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Julio Cortes

Democratic · WA · Washington State Representative, District 38 Position 1

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Julio Cortes has represented Washington House District 38, Position 1 since 2023. His background includes homelessness prevention and youth services as well as communications and economic-development work for the City of Everett.

Campaign Finance Information — State Representative Pos. 1

Campaign Finance Information · State Representative Pos. 1 · August 4, 2026

Data last updated July 27, 2026

Raised
$49,014
Spent
$16,036

Top disclosed occupations of direct donors

  • UNKNOWN$6,064
  • Not Employed$3,600
  • Retired$2,400
  • Owner$1,200
Show 1 more
  • Self-Employed$1,200
Direct contributions by size
  • 1000 4999$31,000
  • 250 999$15,218
  • 100 249$2,155
  • Under 100$641

Source: Washington PDC · 2026 cycle · my.pdc.wa.gov

Track record

Environment and Public Health

· 1 record

  • Voted yes on House final passage of 2SHB 1409, the bill extending and tightening the Climate Commitment Act cap-and-invest program, on 2025-03-10; the measure passed the House 54-41.

    March 10, 2025For

    Source: app.leg.wa.gov · researched July 24, 2026

Reduce Wealth Gap

· 1 record

  • Voted yes on House final passage of ESSB 6346, the bill imposing a state tax on very high-wealth and high-income taxpayers, on 2026-03-09; the measure passed the House 51-46.

    March 9, 2026For

    Source: app.leg.wa.gov · researched July 24, 2026

Government Efficiency

· 1 record

  • Prime-sponsored ESHB 1736, concerning vehicle odometer readings, which passed both chambers of the Legislature and was vetoed by the governor on 2023-05-15.

    May 15, 2023For

    Source: app.leg.wa.gov · researched July 24, 2026

Healthcare Affordability

· 1 record

  • Prime-sponsored 2SHB 1929, supporting young adults following inpatient behavioral health treatment; the governor signed it into law on 2024-03-19 as Chapter 175, Laws of 2024.

    March 19, 2024For

    Source: app.leg.wa.gov · researched July 24, 2026

Public Safety and Crime Control

· 3 records

  • Prime-sponsored HB 1530, expanding eligibility for employment of certain law enforcement and prosecutor office positions; the governor signed it into law on 2024-03-07 as Chapter 11, Laws of 2024.

    March 7, 2024For

    Source: app.leg.wa.gov · researched July 24, 2026

  • Prime-sponsored HB 1481, permitting general authority peace officers certificated by the criminal justice training commission and employed on a full-time basis by the government of a federally recognized tribe to participate in the law enforcement officers' and firefighters' retirement system plan 2; the governor signed it into law on 2023-04-13 as Chapter 77, Laws of 2023.

    April 13, 2023For

    Source: app.leg.wa.gov · researched July 24, 2026

  • Voted yes on House final passage of ESB 5352, the bill loosening the standard for police vehicular pursuits to reasonable suspicion for certain offenses, on 2023-04-10; the measure passed the House 57-40.

    April 10, 2023For

    Source: app.leg.wa.gov · researched July 24, 2026

Housing Affordability

· 5 records

  • Prime-sponsored SHB 1302, concerning utility connection charge waivers; the governor signed it into law on 2026-03-23 as Chapter 127, Laws of 2026.

    March 23, 2026For

    Source: app.leg.wa.gov · researched July 24, 2026

  • Voted yes on House final passage of EHB 1217, the bill capping annual residential rent and manufactured-home lot rent increases, on 2025-03-10; the measure passed the House 53-42.

    March 10, 2025For

    Source: app.leg.wa.gov · researched July 24, 2026

  • Voted yes on House final passage of ESHB 2114, the 2024 bill limiting annual residential rent increases, on 2024-02-13; the measure passed the House 54-43.

    February 13, 2024For

    Source: app.leg.wa.gov · researched July 24, 2026

  • Prime-sponsored SHB 1326, waiving municipal utility connection charges for certain properties; the governor signed it into law on 2023-05-04 as Chapter 249, Laws of 2023.

    May 4, 2023For

    Source: app.leg.wa.gov · researched July 24, 2026

  • Voted yes on House final passage of E2SHB 1110, the middle housing bill requiring cities to allow duplexes, fourplexes and other middle housing near transit, on 2023-03-06; the measure passed the House 75-21.

    March 6, 2023For

    Source: app.leg.wa.gov · researched July 24, 2026

Social Programs and Welfare

· 3 records

  • Voted yes on House final passage of E2SHB 1213, the bill expanding paid family and medical leave job protection to smaller employers, on 2025-03-11; the measure passed the House 55-41.

    March 11, 2025For

    Source: app.leg.wa.gov · researched July 24, 2026

  • Prime-sponsored HB 2415, expanding economic assistance for individuals who are eligible for temporary assistance for needy families; the governor signed it into law on 2024-03-18 as Chapter 154, Laws of 2024.

    March 18, 2024For

    Source: app.leg.wa.gov · researched July 24, 2026

  • Prime-sponsored SHB 1406, concerning youth seeking housing assistance and other related services; the governor signed it into law on 2023-04-20 as Chapter 151, Laws of 2023.

    April 20, 2023For

    Source: app.leg.wa.gov · researched July 24, 2026

Gun Control

· 2 records

  • Voted yes on House final passage of E2SHB 1163, the bill requiring a state-issued permit to purchase a firearm, on 2025-03-08; the measure passed the House 58-38.

    March 8, 2025For

    Source: app.leg.wa.gov · researched July 24, 2026

  • Voted yes on House final passage of SHB 1240, the bill prohibiting the sale, manufacture and import of assault weapons in Washington, on 2023-03-08; the measure passed the House 55-42.

    March 8, 2023For

    Source: app.leg.wa.gov · researched July 24, 2026

Data Privacy

· 1 record

  • Voted yes on House final passage of ESHB 1155, the My Health My Data Act restricting the collection and sale of consumer health data, on 2023-03-04; the measure passed the House 57-39.

    March 4, 2023For

    Source: app.leg.wa.gov · researched July 24, 2026

Civil Rights

· 3 records

  • Prime-sponsored 2SHB 1391, improving developmentally appropriate alternatives for youth outside the formal court process; the governor signed it into law on 2025-04-22 as Chapter 140, Laws of 2025.

    April 22, 2025For

    Source: app.leg.wa.gov · researched July 24, 2026

  • Prime-sponsored SHB 2217, concerning authority over individuals found guilty of or accused of criminal offenses that occurred when the individual was under age 18; the governor signed it into law on 2024-03-15 as Chapter 117, Laws of 2024.

    March 15, 2024For

    Source: app.leg.wa.gov · researched July 24, 2026

  • Voted yes on House final passage of ESSB 5599, the bill allowing licensed youth shelters to notify the state instead of parents when a minor seeks gender-affirming or reproductive health care, on 2023-04-12; the measure passed the House 57-39.

    April 12, 2023For

    Source: app.leg.wa.gov · researched July 24, 2026

Corporate Accountability

· 1 record

  • Prime-sponsored SHB 1821, expanding the definition of "interested party" for the purposes of prevailing wage laws; the governor signed it into law on 2025-04-21 as Chapter 99, Laws of 2025.

    April 21, 2025For

    Source: app.leg.wa.gov · researched July 24, 2026

General

· 1 record

  • Served as vice chair of the House Early Learning & Human Services Committee and as a member of the Appropriations and Technology, Economic Development & Veterans committees in the 69th Legislature, as recorded in the Legislature’s committee assignment directory published 2025-03-31.

    March 31, 2025

    Source: leg.wa.gov · researched July 24, 2026

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