Julio Cortes
Member of the Washington House of Representatives
from the 38th district
Assumed office
January 9, 2023
Serving with Mary Fosse
Preceded byEmily Wicks
Personal details
Political partyDemocratic
ResidenceEverett, Washington
EducationWestern Washington University (BA)

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.

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]

References

  1. "'Voice of Everett' receives Herald's top Emerging Leader award | Western Today | Western Washington University". westerntoday.wwu.edu. Retrieved 2023-01-21.
  2. 1 2 "Julio Cortes Announces Bid For State Legislature District 38 Representing Everett". MyEverettNews.com. Retrieved 2023-01-21.
  3. "Julio Cortes". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2023-01-21.
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