Bruce Bickford (politician)

Bruce A. Bickford (born October 11, 1955) is an American politician from Maine. A Republican from Auburn, Bickford serves in the Maine House of Representatives. He was elected in 2008, 2010, 2014, 2016, 2018, and 2020. As of 2021, he is a member of the Taxation Committee as well as the Joint Select Committee on Marijuana Legalization Implementation.[1]

In March 2021, Bickford jokingly referred to convicted rapist Harvey Weinstein during legislative hearings via his Zoom background. It was announced that he would be investigated by the Maine House of Representatives' human resources department.[2]

Bickford graduated from Edward Little High School in 1973. He has worked as a restaurant manager, realtor, and other small businesses.[3]

References
  1. "Maine House of Representatives: Bruce A. Bickford". www.mainelegislature.org.
  2. "Legislator being investigated for Weinstein backdrop on Zoom". NBC News. March 25, 2021.
  3. "The Voter's Self Defense System". Vote Smart.


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