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.

Education
Cortes earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in public relations and journalism from Western Washington University in 2009.

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. Cortes was elected to the Washington House of Representatives in November 2022.

Personal life
Cortes grew up in Wapato, Washington, after his family immigrated from Mexico to work in agriculture.