Catherine Cortez Masto: American lawyer and politician (born 1964)
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.
Catherine Cortez Masto | |
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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.
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