Catherine Marie Cortez Masto

Democrat senior Senator of Nevada

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@SenCortezMasto

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January 1, 1964 (60 years old)

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Served as the senior United States senator since 2017
Was the 32nd attorney general of Nevada from 2007 to 2015
Graduated from the University of Nevada, Reno, and Gonzaga University School of Law
Worked as a civil attorney in Las Vegas and as a criminal prosecutor for the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Washington, D.C.
Became the first woman and the first Latina elected to represent Nevada in the Senate
Has served on several Senate committees, including Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs; Energy and Natural Resources; Rules and Administration; Commerce, Science, and Transportation; and Indian Affairs
Member of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus and the Congressional Caucus for Women’s Issues
Has voted in line with Joe Biden’s stated position 92.9% of the time as of October 2022
Supports cannabis law reform, recognizing human-caused climate change, and reforming the filibuster
Advocates for gun control, healthcare improvements without repealing the Affordable Care Act, and immigration reform
Supports same-sex marriage and legalized abortion
Lives in Las Vegas with her husband, a retired United States Secret Service special agent, and is Roman Catholic