Bill Spadea
American businessman, political candidate, talk show host
William G. Spadea ( SPAY-dee-ə; born March 25, 1969) is an American businessman and radio and television host from New Jersey, who is also known for his various right-wing political campaigns in the state. Spadea served as chairman of the College Republican National Committee from 1993–95. He was the Republican nominee for United States Congress in New Jersey's 12th congressional district in 2004, and ran as a Republican for the New Jersey State Assembly in 2012, losing both races. In media, he has been a radio host on New Jersey 101.5 and was the host of Chasing News.
On June 17, 2024, he announced his candidacy for the 2025 New Jersey gubernatorial election. On January 30, 2025, he gave up his radio show on NJ 101.5 to focus on his campaign. Spadea lost the Republican primary election by 40 points to Jack Ciattarelli on June 10, 2025. After his defeat, Spadea returned his radio show on NJ 101.5 on September 2, 2025.
Early life and background
Spadea was born on March 25, 1969 in Camden, New Jersey. His father, Dominick Spadea, was involved in local Camden County politics and unsuccessfully ran for Republican county chairman in 1973, losing by 48 votes to incumbent Henry Leiner.
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