| Julio Cortes | |
| State House: | Washington |
| District: | 38th |
| Alongside: | Mary Fosse |
| Term Start: | January 9, 2023 |
| Predecessor: | Emily Wicks |
| Party: | Democratic |
| Education: | Western Washington University (BA) |
| Residence: | Everett, Washington |
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.
Cortes earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in public relations and journalism from Western Washington University in 2009.[1]
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]
Cortes grew up in Wapato, Washington, after his family immigrated from Mexico to work in agriculture.[2]