Julio Cortes

Democratic Party

Candidate, Washington House of Representatives District 38-Position 1

Washington House of Representatives District 38-Position 1

Tenure

2023 - Present

Term ends

2027

Years in position

3

Predecessor:Emily Wicks (D)

Compensation

Base salary

$61,997/year

Per diem

$206/day

Elections and appointments

Last election

November 5, 2024

Next election

August 4, 2026

Education

High school

Wapato High School

Associates

Walla Walla Community College

Bachelor's

Western Washington University

Personal

Profession

Communications/Marketing

Contact

Official website

Official Facebook

Campaign website

Campaign Facebook

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Julio Cortes (Democratic Party) is a member of theWashington House of Representatives, representingDistrict 38-Position 1. He assumed office on January 9, 2023. His current term ends on January 11, 2027.

Cortes (Democratic Party) is running for re-election to theWashington House of Representatives to representDistrict 38-Position 1. He declared candidacy for the primary scheduled onAugust 4, 2026.^[source]

Biography

Julio Cortes was born in Mexico, and lives inEverett, 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

2026

See also: Washington House of Representatives elections, 2026

General election

The primary will occur on August 4, 2026. The general election will occur on November 3, 2026. General election candidates will be added here following the primary.

Nonpartisan primary election

Nonpartisan primary for Washington House of Representatives District 38-Position 1

IncumbentJulio Cortes is running in the primary for Washington House of Representatives District 38-Position 1 on August 4, 2026.

		Candidate
		Julio Cortes (D)

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Endorsements

2024

See also: Washington House of Representatives elections, 2024

General election

General election for Washington House of Representatives District 38-Position 1

IncumbentJulio Cortes defeatedAnnie Fitzgerald in the general election for Washington House of Representatives District 38-Position 1 on November 5, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Julio Cortes (D)	71.1	41,335
	Submit photo	Annie Fitzgerald (D)	25.5	14,810
		Other/Write-in votes	3.4	1,975

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	Incumbents arebolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 58,120
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Nonpartisan primary election

Nonpartisan primary for Washington House of Representatives District 38-Position 1

IncumbentJulio Cortes andAnnie Fitzgerald defeatedBryce 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
✔	Submit photo	Annie Fitzgerald (D)	20.0	5,679
		Bryce Nickel (D)	13.4	3,816
		Other/Write-in votes	5.5	1,562

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	Incumbents arebolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 28,438
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Campaign finance

Endorsements

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 defeatedGary 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

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	There were noincumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 51,650
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Nonpartisan primary election

Nonpartisan primary for Washington House of Representatives District 38-Position 1

Julio Cortes andGary Kemp defeatedDaryl Williams andBert 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

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	There were noincumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	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 defeatedMark 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

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	There were noincumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 51,551
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Nonpartisan primary election

Nonpartisan primary for Washington House of Representatives District 38-Position 2

Mary Fosse andMark James defeatedDavid Wiley andChristopher 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
	Submit photo	Christopher Elliott (Independent)	2.5	763
		Other/Write-in votes	0.1	30

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	There were noincumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 30,896
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Julio Cortes (D)

Campaign themes

2026

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2024

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2022

District 38-Position 1

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District 38-Position 2

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