Catherine Cortez Masto is an American politician serving as the junior United States Senator from Nevada since 2017. She is a member of the Democratic Party and made history as the first Latina elected to the U.S. Senate. Before her Senate career, she served as the Attorney General of Nevada from 2007 to 2015, where she focused on consumer protection and public safety. Cortez Masto was born on March 29, 1964, in Las Vegas, Nevada. She earned her law degree from George Washington University and has worked in various legal and public service roles. Throughout her career, she has advocated for issues such as healthcare, immigration reform, and environmental protection.