About Maxine Cochran
Lived 1926 – 2014 (aged 88). Maxine Cochran was a Canadian politician.
Maxine Cochran (August 5, 1926 – July 8, 2014) was a Canadian politician. She represented the electoral district of Lunenburg Centre in the Nova Scotia House of Assembly from 1984 to 1988. She is best known as the first female cabinet minister in Nova Scotia when she was appointed the Minister of Transportation on November 26, 1985.
Political career Cochran was first elected in Lunenburg Centre in a byelection in 1984 after the death of her husband, Bruce, who previously held the seat. She was then re-elected a few months later in a general election and went on to hold a number of portfolios.
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Who was Maxine Cochran?
Canadian politician
When was Maxine Cochran born?
Maxine Cochran was born on 1 July 1926 in Lawrencetown.
When did Maxine Cochran die?
Maxine Cochran died on 8 July 2014 in Halifax.
What was Maxine Cochran's occupation?
Maxine Cochran was a politician.
What nationality was Maxine Cochran?
Maxine Cochran was Canadian.
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