Vicki Cocchiarella

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Vicki Cocchiarella
Member of the Montana Senate
from the 47th district
In office
1998 -
Personal details
Born (1949-12-19) December 19, 1949 (age 71)
Livingston, Montana
Political party Democratic Party
Spouse(s)Larry
Residence Missoula, Montana
Alma mater University of Montana
OccupationBusiness consultant

Vicki J. Cocchiarella is a Democratic Party member of the Montana Senate, representing District 47 since 1998. Earlier she was a member of the Montana House of Representatives from 1989 through 1998, and was House Minority Leader from 1997 through 1998.


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