Catherine Cortez Masto
Catherine Marie Cortez Masto (born March 29, 1964) is an American attorney and politician. She is the senior United States Senator from Nevada. She was the Attorney General of Nevada from 2007 to 2015, elected to replace George Chanos. She is a member of the Democratic Party.
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| United States Senator from Nevada | |
| Assumed office January 3, 2017 Serving with Jacky Rosen | |
| Preceded by | Harry Reid |
| 32nd Attorney General of Nevada | |
| In office January 1, 2007 – January 5, 2015 | |
| Governor | Jim Gibbons Brian Sandoval |
| Preceded by | George Chanos |
| Succeeded by | Adam Laxalt |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Catherine Marie Cortez March 29, 1964 Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Paul Masto (m. ?) |
| Residence | Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S. |
| Alma mater | University of Nevada, Reno (BS) Gonzaga University (JD) |
| Website | Campaign website |
When her term began in 2017, Masto became the first Latina United States senator in American history.[1]
Catherine Cortez Masto Media
Cortez Masto with then-California Attorney General (and later Senate colleague and vice president) Kamala Harris in December 2011
Cortez Masto being sworn in as a U.S. senator by Vice President Joe Biden
Maggie Hassan speaking with Cortez Masto at a Senate committee hearing in June 2017
References
- ↑ Philipps, Dave (2016-11-09). Catherine Cortez Masto Wins Nevada to Become First Latina Senator. . https://www.nytimes.com/2016/11/09/us/politics/nevada-senate-catherine-cortez-masto.html. Retrieved 2016-11-09.
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