Julio Cortes
Julio Cortes (Democratic Party) is a member of the Washington House of Representatives, representing District 38-Position 1. He assumed office on January 9, 2023.
Cortes (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the Washington House of Representatives to represent District 38-Position 1. He won in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Biography
Julio Cortes was born in Mexico, and lives in Everett, Washington. Cortes graduated from Wapato High School. He earned an associate degree from Walla Walla Community College and a bachelor's degree in public relations and journalism from Western Washington University. His career experience includes working as a homeless prevention specialist at Oasis Teen Shelter, as an advocate/outreach manager and a public relations manager at the Cocoon House, and as the communications and marketing manager and small and medium business liaison for the City of Everett.[1][2]
Sponsored legislation
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Committee assignments
2023-2024
Cortes was assigned to the following committees:
- Human Services, Youth, & Early Learning Committee, Vice Chair
- Innovation, Community & Economic Development, & Veterans Committee
- House Transportation Committee
Elections
2024
See also: Washington House of Representatives elections, 2024
General election
General election for Washington House of Representatives District 38-Position 1
Incumbent Julio Cortes defeated Annie Fitzgerald in the general election for Washington House of Representatives District 38-Position 1 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Julio Cortes (D) | 71.6 | 26,231 |
 | Annie Fitzgerald (D) | 24.9 | 9,116 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 3.6 | 1,302 | ||
| Total votes: 36,649 | |||
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Nonpartisan primary election
Nonpartisan primary for Washington House of Representatives District 38-Position 1
Incumbent Julio Cortes and Annie Fitzgerald defeated Bryce Nickel in the primary for Washington House of Representatives District 38-Position 1 on August 6, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Julio Cortes (D) | 61.1 | 17,381 |
| ✔ | | Annie Fitzgerald (D) | 20.0 | 5,679 |
 | Bryce Nickel (D) | 13.4 | 3,816 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 5.5 | 1,562 | ||
| Total votes: 28,438 | |||
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Campaign finance
Endorsements
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2022
District 38-Position 1
See also: Washington House of Representatives elections, 2022
General election
General election for Washington House of Representatives District 38-Position 1
Julio Cortes defeated Gary Kemp in the general election for Washington House of Representatives District 38-Position 1 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Julio Cortes (D) | 58.5 | 30,209 |
 | Gary Kemp (R) | 41.4 | 21,376 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 65 | ||
| Total votes: 51,650 | |||
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Nonpartisan primary election
Nonpartisan primary for Washington House of Representatives District 38-Position 1
Julio Cortes and Gary Kemp defeated Daryl Williams and Bert Johnson in the primary for Washington House of Representatives District 38-Position 1 on August 2, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Julio Cortes (D) | 39.6 | 12,118 |
| ✔ | | Gary Kemp (R) | 22.1 | 6,781 |
 | Daryl Williams (D) | 20.2 | 6,196 | |
 | Bert Johnson (R) | 18.0 | 5,502 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 30 | ||
| Total votes: 30,627 | |||
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District 38-Position 2
See also: Washington House of Representatives elections, 2022
General election
General election for Washington House of Representatives District 38-Position 2
Mary Fosse defeated Mark James in the general election for Washington House of Representatives District 38-Position 2 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Mary Fosse (D) | 57.0 | 29,373 |
 | Mark James (R) | 42.9 | 22,101 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 77 | ||
| Total votes: 51,551 | |||
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Nonpartisan primary election
Nonpartisan primary for Washington House of Representatives District 38-Position 2
Mary Fosse and Mark James defeated David Wiley and Christopher Elliott in the primary for Washington House of Representatives District 38-Position 2 on August 2, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Mary Fosse (D) | 55.9 | 17,268 |
| ✔ | | Mark James (R) | 38.3 | 11,831 |
 | David Wiley (L) | 3.2 | 1,004 | |
| Christopher Elliott (Independent) | 2.5 | 763 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 30 | ||
| Total votes: 30,896 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Julio Cortes (D)
Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
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2022
District 38-Position 1
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District 38-Position 2
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Campaign finance summary
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2023
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See also
2024 Elections
External links
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Footnotes
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| Preceded by Emily Wicks (D) |
Washington House of Representatives District 38-Position 1 2023-Present |
Succeeded by - |
