William "Bill" Conerly is an American U.S. Navy veteran, civil engineer, and politician, serving as a member of the Florida House of Representatives since 2024.[1][2] A member of the Republican Party,[3][4] he represents Florida's 72nd House of Representatives district. Conerly has campaigned as a supporter of Donald Trump.[5]

Bill Conerly
Member of the Florida House of Representatives
from the 72nd district
Assumed office
November 5, 2024
Preceded byTommy Gregory
Personal details
PartyRepublican
SpouseMelanie Conerly
Children3

He served in the U.S. Navy for six years.[when?] He graduated from Valencia College.[when?][6]

He lives with his wife Melanie in Lakewood Ranch. He served on the planning commission for Manatee County.[7] They have three children.[6]

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  1. CBS Miami (December 2, 2024). "New faces, trading places in Florida Legislature". CBS News. Archived from the original on February 12, 2025. Retrieved December 28, 2025.
  2. Pérez-Carrillo, Melissa (November 5, 2024). "Republicans win state house seats for Manatee County District 70, 71, 72". Sarasota Herald-Tribune. Archived from the original on December 28, 2025. Retrieved December 28, 2025.
  3. Bushman, Heather (August 20, 2024). "Bill Conerly wins Florida House District 72 Republican Primary". Sarasota Herald-Tribune. Archived from the original on December 28, 2025. Retrieved December 28, 2025.
  4. Moore Jr., Michael (August 20, 2024). "Bill Conerly comes out on top in crowded Florida House District 72 GOP primary race". The Bradenton Herald. Archived from the original on September 5, 2024. Retrieved December 28, 2025.
  5. Mendoza, Jesse (November 10, 2025). "Bill Conerly launches HD 72 re-election bid with Sarasota fundraiser". Florida Politics. Archived from the original on November 12, 2025. Retrieved December 28, 2025.
  6. 1 2 https://amp.bradenton.com/news/politics-government/election/article287555940.html
  7. "Former Manatee County Planning Commission member seeks state office". Your Observer. May 10, 2024.
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