William Bridgeo

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.

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. 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. He also teaches at University of [Maine at Augusta].
Bridgeo endorsed independent State Senator Rick [Bennett (Maine politician)|Rick Bennett] for Governor of Maine in the 2026 election. Bennett had previously been a Republican prior to his campaign.