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California's 15th senatorial district

American legislative district

Summary

American legislative district

FieldValue
district15
chamberSenate
image{{#tag:mapframeframeless=1
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population928,584
population year2010
voting age698,809
citizen voting age539,225
percent white34.28
percent black2.74
percent latino30.04
percent asian31.18
percent native american0.47
percent pacific islander0.41
percent other race0.25
percent remainder of multiracial0.64
registered498,633
Democratic47.86
Republican17.17
NPP30.83

| percent remainder of multiracial = 0.64

California's 15th senatorial district is one of 40 California State Senate districts. It is currently represented by Democrat Dave Cortese of San Jose.

District profile

The district encompasses central and eastern Santa Clara County. Most of the district's population lives in San Jose, but it also includes some outlying areas like Mount Hamilton, Coyote, Sveadal, Morgan Hill, and Gilroy.

Election results from statewide races

YearOfficeResults
2021Recallalign="right" No 72.0 – 28.0%
2020PresidentBiden 71.7 – 26.2%
2018GovernorNewsom 70.8 – 29.2%
SenatorFeinstein 59.7 – 40.3%
2016PresidentClinton 73.0 – 21.3%
SenatorHarris 65.3 – 34.7%
2014GovernorBrown 72.5 – 27.5%
2012PresidentObama 69.8 – 27.8%
SenatorFeinstein 72.5 – 27.5%
Election results from statewide racesYearOfficeResults
2000PresidentGore 58.4 - 34.5%
SenatorFeinstein 56.9 - 34.5%
1998GovernorDavis 61.7 - 33.5%
SenatorBoxer 56.5 - 39.0%
1996PresidentClinton 54.1 - 33.2%
1994GovernorWilson 48.6 - 46.6%
SenatorFeinstein 50.4 - 39.5%
1992PresidentClinton 50.4 - 27.8%
SenatorBoxer 55.0 - 36.8%
SenatorFeinstein 62.1 - 31.3%

List of senators representing the district

Due to redistricting, the 15th district has been moved around different parts of the state. The current iteration resulted from the 2021 redistricting by the California Citizens Redistricting Commission.

SenatorsPartyYears servedCounties representedNotes
Warren B. EnglishDemocraticJanuary 8, 1883 – January 5, 1885Contra Costa, Marin
Frank Coye De LongRepublicanJanuary 5, 1885 – January 3, 1887
Joshua Plummer AbbottJanuary 3, 1887 – January 7, 1889
Frank Coye De LongJanuary 7, 1889 – January 2, 1893
Benjamin Franklin LangfordDemocraticJanuary 2, 1893 – January 1, 1901San Joaquin
August Edward MuenterRepublicanJanuary 1, 1901 – January 2, 1905
George Russell LukensJanuary 2, 1905 – January 4, 1909Alameda
John Walter StetsonJanuary 4, 1909 – January 6, 1913
Arthur H. Breed Sr.January 6, 1913 – January 5, 1931At the time when the Lieutenant Governor's seat became vacant, he temporary becoming acting Lieutenant Governor.
Thomas McCormackJanuary 2, 1933 – January 3, 1949Solano
Luther E. GibsonDemocraticJanuary 3, 1949 – January 6, 1967
Howard WayRepublicanJanuary 6, 1967 – November 30, 1976Fresno, Inyo, Madera, Mariposa, Merced, Mono, Tulare
Rose Ann VuichDemocraticDecember 6, 1976 – November 30, 1992Fresno, Kern, Kings, Tulare
Fresno, Tulare
Henry J. MelloDecember 7, 1992 – November 30, 1996Monterey, San Benito, Santa Clara, Santa Cruz
Bruce McPhersonRepublicanDecember 2, 1996 – November 30, 2004
Abel MaldonadoDecember 6, 2004 – April 27, 2010Monterey, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, Santa Clara, Santa CruzResigned to become Lieutenant Governor of California.
VacantApril 27, 2010 – August 23, 2010
Sam BlakesleeRepublicanAugust 23, 2010 – November 30, 2012Sworn in after winning special election.
Jim BeallDemocraticDecember 3, 2012 – November 30, 2020Santa Clara
Dave CorteseDecember 7, 2020 – present

Election results (1990-present)

2024

2020

2016

2012

2010 (special)

Vacancy resulting from the resignation of Abel Maldonado

2008

2004

2000

1996

1992

References

References

  1. "Citizens Redistricting Commission Final Report, 2011".
  2. "Report of Registration as of February 18, 2020".
  3. "March 5, 2024, Presidential Primary Election - State Senator".
  4. "November 5, 2024, General Election - State Senator".
  5. "March 3, 2020, Presidential Primary Election - State Senator".
  6. "November 3, 2020, General Election - State Senator".
  7. "June 7, 2016, Presidential Primary Election - State Senator".
  8. "November 8, 2016, General Election - State Senator".
  9. "June 5, 2012, Presidential Primary Election - State Senator".
  10. "November 6, 2012, General Election - State Senator".
  11. "Official Canvass - State Senator - 15th Senate District* - Special Primary Election, June 22, 2010".
  12. "November 4, 2008, General Election - State Senator".
  13. "November 2, 2004, Presidential General Election - State Senator".
  14. "November 7, 2000, General Election - State Senator".
  15. "November 5, 1996, General Election - State Senator".
  16. "November 3, 1992, General Election - State Senator".
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