Our Values
Maine House Democrats are focused on building a future where every Mainer has an opportunity to thrive. We come from diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences, but we're united by a shared purpose: moving Maine forward.
Maine House Democrats are focused on building a future where every Mainer has an opportunity to thrive. We come from diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences, but we're united by a shared purpose: moving Maine forward.
Meagan Sway – Chief of Staff
Brian Lee – Communications Director
Ryan MacDonald – Policy Director
Laura Sitterly – Digital Communications Specialist
Carolyn Condon – Website Administrator
Amy Sylvester – Senior Legislative Aide
Sydney Hallowell – Legislative Aide
Grace Harvey - Legislative Aide
Rep. Bill Bridgeo is serving his second term in the Maine House of Representatives. He is a member of the Environment and Natural Resources Committee and the Inland Fisheries and Wildlife Committee.
Bridgeo holds a bachelor's degree in political science from St. Michael's College in Vermont and a master's in public administration from the University of Hartford in Connecticut.
Rep. Gerry Runte is serving his second term in the Maine House of Representatives. He serves on the Energy, Utilities and Technology Committee, as well as the Leaves of Absence Committee.
Runte and his wife, Michelle, who has deep family roots in Maine, settled in York eight years ago. Prior to moving to Maine, he was raised in a career Army family, served in the Army and moved frequently during his career in the energy industry.
Rep. Valli Geiger is in her third term in the Maine House of Representatives. She serves on the Labor Committee and the Energy, Utilities and Technology Committee.
Geiger began her career as a nurse at Pen Bay Medical Center. She spent most of her career as a health policy analyst and health administrator. She is the former director of the Healthreach Hospice program and former clinical director for the Federally Qualified Health Centers around the state.
Rep. Traci Gere is serving her third term in the Maine House, representing Kennebunkport and parts of Kennebunk and Biddeford. She is the House chair of the Legislature’s newly formed Housing and Economic Development Committee. Her areas of policy focus include housing, sustainable economic and community development, workforce development and apprenticeships.
Rep. Tiffany Roberts is serving her fourth term in the Maine House of Representatives representing portions of North and South Berwick.
Rep. Tavis Hasenfus is serving his third term in the Maine House of Representatives.
Hasenfus is active in his community, formerly serving as a board member of the Friends of the Cobbossee Watershed and the Winthrop Lakes Region Chamber of Commerce. He has also volunteered as a member of the Winthrop Recreation Committee and as a coach for young athletes of all ages.