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Catherine Byrne (Nevada politician)

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Catherine Byrne
22nd Controller of Nevada
In office
January 7, 2019 – January 2, 2023
GovernorSteve Sisolak
Preceded byRon Knecht
Succeeded byAndy Matthews
Personal details
Born (1964-03-27) March 27, 1964 (age 60)
Political partyDemocratic
EducationCalifornia Lutheran University (BS)

Catherine Byrne (born March 27, 1964)[1][2] is an American politician from the state of Nevada. She was elected Controller of Nevada on November 6, 2018, defeating Republican incumbent Ron Knecht with 50.58% of the votes.[3] She is a certified public accountant and graduated from California Lutheran University.[4] Byrne did not run for reelection.[5]

References

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  1. ^ "Nevada Controller candidate questions". Nevada Appeal. Carson City, Nevada. October 17, 2018. Retrieved January 10, 2019.
  2. ^ @CByrne4NV (March 27, 2018). "On my birthday! Ouch" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  3. ^ The Associated Press (2018-11-07). "NV-Cont-elected". sfgate.com. Retrieved 2018-11-07.
  4. ^ "Catherine Byrne, CPA for State Controller". Retrieved 2018-11-07.
  5. ^ "Ellen Spiegel drops secretary of state bid, will run for controller".
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Political offices
Preceded by Controller of Nevada
2019–2023
Succeeded by