William Bridgeo
American politician
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William "Bill" Bridgeo is an American politician who has served as a member of the Maine House of Representatives since December 7, 2022. He represents Maine's 60th House district.
William Bridgeo | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Maine House of Representatives from the 60th district | |
| Assumed office December 7, 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Kristen Cloutier |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 17, 1950 |
| Party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Janice Church Bridgeo |
| Children | 2 |
| Education | bachelor's degree, Master of Public Administration |
Electoral history
He was elected on November 8, 2022, in the 2022 Maine House of Representatives election against Republican opponent William Clardy. He assumed office on December 7, 2022. He was city manager of Augusta, Maine between 1998 and 2021.[1] He was re-elected in 2024.
Biography
Bridgeo earned a bachelor's degree in political science from St. Michael's College in Vermont, and a Master of Public Administration from the University of Hartford in 1979.[2] He also teaches at University of Maine at Augusta.[3]
Bridgeo endorsed independent State Senator Rick Bennett for Governor of Maine in the 2026 election.[4] Bennett had previously been a Republican prior to his campaign.
