Catherine Cortez Masto
Catherine Marie Cortez Masto is an American lawyer and politician serving as the senior United States senator from Nevada, a seat she has held since 2017. A member of the Democratic Party, Cortez Masto served as the 32nd attorney general of Nevada from 2007 to 2015.
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Background
Born
1964-03-29, Las Vegas
Education
University of Nevada, Reno, Gonzaga University School of Law, Ed W. Clark High School
Prior Occupations
lawyer, politician, prosecutor, jurist
Positions Held
Nevada Attorney General, United States senator, board member
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Country
United States
Chamber
Senate
Party
Democrat
State
Nevada
Status
Current member
In office since
2017
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