Deborah R. Cochran

Deborah R. Cochran
Member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives from the 11th Norfolk District
In office 1979–1983
Preceded by	Paul M. Goulston
Succeeded by	Marie-Louise Kehoe
Personal details
Born	September 18, 1939 New York City
Died	October 20, 2004 (aged 65)
Political party	Republican
Alma mater	Wellesley College New York University Smith College
Occupation	Child abuse investigation coordinator Politician

Deborah R. Cochran was an American politician who represented the 11th Norfolk District in the Massachusetts House of Representatives. She was also the Republican nominee in Massachusetts's 9th congressional district in 1982 and Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth in 1986.

Early life

Cochran was born on September 18, 1939 in New York City. She attended Wellesley College, New York University, and Smith College. Prior to entering politics, Cochran worked as a child abuse investigation coordinator.^[1]

Political career

Cochran began her political career in Dedham, Massachusetts, where she was a town meeting member and chairman of the Republican town committee.^[1]

From 1979 to 1983, Cochran represented the 11th Norfolk District in the Massachusetts House of Representatives. In 1982 she ran against Joe Moakley in Massachusetts's 9th congressional district. She lost 64% to 34%.

In 1986 she was recruited by leaders in the Massachusetts Republican Party to challenge Secretary of the Commonwealth Michael J. Connolly.^[2] She lost 68% to 32%.

In 1992, she served as David J. Lionett's campaign manager in his race for the seat in Massachusetts's 3rd congressional district.^[3] He lost in the Republican primary to Peter I. Blute.

Death

Cochran died on October 20, 2004.

References

1. 1979–1980 Public Officers of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
2. "Candidates for Massachusetts Constitutional Office". The Boston Globe. November 2, 1986.
3. "Candidates Get a Jump On Race". Worcester Telegram & Gazette. February 27, 1992.