Catherine Cortez Masto
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 |
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PARTY: Democrat BORN: 1964 EDUCATION: University of Nevada (B.S.), Gonzaga University School of Law (J.D.) OCCUPATION: Lawyer FAMILY: Married |
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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