Adrian Cortes

Adrian Cortes is an American politician currently serving as a member of the Washington State Senate representing the 18th district. He assumed office in 2025 following a closely contested election that required a legal recount. Prior to his tenure in the state senate, Cortes served as a city council member for Battle Ground, Washington, and held the position of mayor of the city from 2020 to 2021. His legislative career is marked by his transition from local municipal governance to state-level representation.