Catherine Cortez Masto

Ben Cardin

CATHERINE CORTEZ MASTO

D-NEVADA

 

RACE SUMMARY:  Cortez Masto won this seat after former Sen. Harry Reid retired. She is a fierce advocate for JAC's issues and will likely face a very competitive race in 2022.

VOTING RECORD: Project Vote Smart, GovTrack

 

BIOGRAPHY POLITICAL CAREER

PARTY: Democrat

BORN: 1964

EDUCATION: University of Nevada (B.S.), Gonzaga University School of Law (J.D.) 

OCCUPATION: Lawyer

FAMILY: Married

CAREER:

  • Attorney General of Nevada (2007-2015)
  • Executive Vice Chancellor, Nevada System of Higher Education (2014-present)
  • U.S. Senator (2017-Present)

COMMITTEES:

  • Banking, Housing, & Urban Affairs
  • Energy & Natural Resources
  • Finance
  • Indian Affairs

FIRST ELECTED: 2016

 

ISRAEL


  • Supports two-state solution 
  • Supports continued military assistance to Israel, including funding for Iron Dome and David’s Sling and Arrow
  • Supports an economically strong U.S.-Israel partnership

CHOICE


  • Supports full access to reproductive care for all women 
  • Supports funding for Planned Parenthood
  • Opposes 20-week abortion ban
  • Supports Roe v. Wade
  • Supports ACA requiring insurance companies to provide birth control with no additional co-pay

In Her Own Words


  • "In the U.S. Senate, I will be a firm ally of Israel by continuing to assist them as they develop their defenses and capabilities."1
  • Our shared values and interests have helped forge a lasting special relationship between the two countries, and America's commitment to the (Israel) relationship must be unwavering."1
  • “Access to birth control shouldn’t be a luxury that’s just for the people who can afford it: It’s basic health care, and we need to make sure that every woman can access the care she needs.” 1

SOURCES: (1) Catherine Cortez Masto for Senate