Lawrence Steven Bliss (born December 29, 1946) is an American educator and former politician from the state of Maine.
[1][2] Bliss studied at multiple campuses of the University of California, where he earned both bachelor's and master's degrees.
Instead, he was a candidate for the Maine Senate in the 7th district, which includes Cape Elizabeth, South Portland and part of Scarborough.
In the primary election on June 10, 2008, Bliss faced former state representative Ed Kelleher and defeated him by 63% to 37% of the vote.
During a vacation trip, the couple married at the Ventura County Courthouse, with their young children serving as their witnesses.