Victor Soltero

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Victor Soltero
Member of the Arizona Senate
from the 29th district
In office
2003–2008
Personal details
Born (1938-08-06) August 6, 1938 (age 83)
Globe, Arizona
Political party Democratic
Spouse(s)Mary
Residence Tucson, Arizona
Alma mater University of Sonora,
California State University, Los Angeles
Occupationbusinesswoman

Victor E. Soltero (born August 6, 1938) is a Democratic politician. He served as Arizona State Senator for District 29 from 2003 to 2008, and earlier from 1991 through 2000. He was a member of the Arizona House of Representatives from 2000 through 2003, and Mayor of the City of South Tucson from 1988 through 1999. [1]

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References

  1. "Victor Soltero's Biography".