“ Maniaci showed great courage and deep commitment to public service during her first term, helping to move forward and improve the job-creating, union-backed Edgewater hotel redevelopment. Maniaci is accessible, disarming, and thoughtful. She’s become a key coalition builder on the council with strong advocacy for parks, bicyclists and tenants.”
– Wisconsin State Journal aldermanic endorsement (3/27/11)
Endorsements
Campaign Supporters & Endorsements
Elected Officials
Jonathan Brostoff – Milwaukee Alderperson & District 19 Representative
In 2024, after becoming a Milwaukee Alderperson and evaluating the track record and actions of his legislative successor, Jonathan approached Bridget to recruit her to run for this seat, as the two of them were friends, had come up together in progressive Democratic politics, and shared a vision and passion for public service that he thought would serve the district better. At the time, Bridget had only recently opened her small business, and was not then in a position to run.
Bridget has the support of Jonathan’s widow Diana, and his parents Phyllis and Alan in her campaign.
Liz Sumner – Milwaukee County Comptroller
“It’s great to see a dedicated, local female business owner stepping up to serve her community. I’m proud to support her. Bridget’s many years of experience and depth of knowledge will be a great asset to get results for Milwaukee and represent the entire district in the State Capitol.” – Liz Sumner, Milwaukee County Comptroller
Sheldon Wasserman – Milwaukee County Supervisor
“Our district needs a strong representative who works with local government and can get things done. Bridget’s ability to collaborate with others will make the difference in getting results for our community.” – Sheldon Wasserman, Milwaukee County Supervisor
Jason Haas – Milwaukee County Supervisor (2011-2022)
“Bridget’s record of creating housing and union jobs is what we need to make Milwaukee shine. She has the skills, creativity, and ability to bring us better infrastructure, a public bank owned by the people of Wisconsin, and state investments here in Milwaukee. Vote for Bridget on August 11 to make this happen!” – Jason Haas, Milwaukee County Supervisor
Barb Notestein
WI State Representative
District 19
1985-1999
Fred Risser
WI State Senator
1962-2021
Mark Miller
WI State Senator
2005-2021
David Clarenbach
WI State Representative
Speaker Pro Tempore
1975-1993
Peter Burgelis
Milwaukee Alderperson
District 11
Mike D’Amato
Milwaukee Alderperson
District 3
1996-2008
Michael “Indy” Stluka
Wauwatosa Alderperson
District 8
Mike Hallquist
Brookfield Alderperson
District 4
Steve Stocker – Mayor of Sun Prairie (current)
Judy Karofsky – Former Mayor of Middleton
Yogesh Chawla – Dane County Supervisor, First Vice-Chair
Carousel Baird – Former Dane Co. Supervisor
Tim Kiefer, Former Dane Co. Supervisor
District 19 Residents
Robin Ahrens
Noel Ash
Theresa Barry
Jeffrey Bentoff
Kurt Benzel
Mike Brady
Phyllis & Alan Brostoff
John Connelly
Deborah Conta
Tina Daniell
Diana & Isral DeBruin
Linda & Patrick Devitt
Michael Fendrich & Marcy Dicker
Leslie Fillingham
Matt & Mary Flynn
Kathleen Fortier
Thomas Gaudynski
Barry Gore
Maire Greenya
Nicole Gulatz & Blake Michener
David Haas
Suzie Hanks
Susan Hansen
Matt Helmerich
Elias & Lana Holman
Benjamin Jackson
Ann Jacobs
Patti Keating Kahn & Chuck Kahn
Clarence Kinnard
Lucy Klebar
Julilly Kohler
Mary LeBlanc
Laura Lindner
Lauren Markowitz
Elizabeth & Travis Mueller
Irene Parthum
Nancy Peske
Linda Reid
David Riemer
Jim Rowen
Kayla Russick
Paul Schmitz
Mary Smith
Leonard Sobczak
Tracey & Rick Sperko
Erin Stilp
Brett Stone
John “Sly” Sylvester
John Vassallo
Tracey Wadsworth
Wendy Wasserman
Celia Williams
Madonna Williams
Michele Wink