William Bridgeo

William Bridgeo
Member of the Maine House of Representatives
from the 60th district
Assumed office
December 7, 2022
Preceded byKristen Cloutier
Personal details
Born (1950-01-17) January 17, 1950
PartyDemocratic
SpouseJanice Church Bridgeo
Children2
ResidenceAugusta, Maine
Educationbachelor's degree, Master of Public Administration

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.[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.

References

  1. ^ "Bill Bridgeo". Bill Bridgeo. Retrieved December 23, 2023.
  2. ^ "William Bridgeo". Ballotpedia. Retrieved December 23, 2023.
  3. ^ "Representative William Bridgeo". legislature.maine.gov. Retrieved December 23, 2023.
  4. ^ "Endorsements | Connect and Support Maine Leadership". Rick Bennett for Governor. Retrieved November 26, 2025.