Julio Cortes (politician)

Julio Cortes is an American politician serving as a member of the Washington House of Representatives for the 38th district. Elected in November 2022, he assumed office on January 9, 2023.

Julio Cortes
Member of the Washington House of Representatives from the 38th district
Incumbent
Assumed office January 9, 2023 Serving with Mary Fosse
Preceded by	Emily Wicks
Personal details
Political party	Democratic
Residence	Everett, Washington
Education	Western Washington University (BA)
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Education

Cortes earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in public relations and journalism from Western Washington University in 2009.^[1]

Career

From 2010 to 2018, Cortes worked as an outreach and public relations manager at Cocoon House, a non-profit organization. From 2018 to 2021, he served as a communications officer for the city of Everett, Washington.^[2] Cortes was elected to the Washington House of Representatives in November 2022.^[3]

Personal life

Cortes grew up in Wapato, Washington, after his family immigrated from Mexico to work in agriculture.^[2]