Sen. Cortez Masto Withdraws Her Name from Consideration for VP

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Presumed Democratic nominee Joe Biden’s vice presidential shortlist became shorter on Thursday night, when Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV) withdrew her name from consideration. Cortez Masto, who previously served as Nevada’s Attorney General, was elected to the upper chamber in 2016 as the first Latina woman to serve in the Senate.

“It is an honor to be considered as a potential running mate, but I have decided to withdraw my name from consideration," Sen. Cortez Masto said in a statement. “Nevada's economy is one of the hardest hit by the current crisis and I will continue to focus on getting Nevadans the support they need to get back on their feet.”

Cortez Masto affirmed her continued commitment to electing Joe Biden to the White House, despite the decision to not pursue a vice presidential tap.

“I support Joe Biden 100% and will work tirelessly to help get him elected this November,” she continued.

After her announcement, Biden praised Cortez Masto’s work in the Senate: