William Dale Brisson (born August 18, 1946) is a Republican member of the North Carolina House of Representatives. He has represented the 22nd district, covering Bladen County and a portion of Sampson County, since 2007.[1][2] Brisson lives in Bladen County, North Carolina.[3]
William Brisson | |
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Member of the North Carolina House of Representatives from the 22nd district | |
Assumed office January 1, 2007 | |
Preceded by | Edd Nye |
Personal details | |
Born | William Dale Brisson August 18, 1946 Dublin, North Carolina |
Political party |
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Spouse | Brenda |
Children | 1 |
Residence | Dublin, North Carolina |
Occupation | Farmer |
North Carolina House of Representatives
editAfter narrowly losing in 2004, Brisson defeated incumbent Democrat Edd Nye in the 2006 Democratic primary for house district 22, and he ran unopposed in the general election. Brisson defeated primary challenges in the 2008, 2010, 2012, and 2016 elections and defeated his Republican challengers in the 2010 and 2014 elections.
During the 2016 legislative session, Brisson was one of 11 Democrats to vote in favor of House Bill 2, the controversial "Bathroom Bill."[4]
On October 25, 2017 Brisson announced his intention to switch from the Democratic Party to the Republican Party. He cited his district's rural character and the increasing liberalness of the Democratic Party as the reasoning for his decision.[5]
Electoral history
edit2020
editParty | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | William Brisson (incumbent) | 21,698 | 57.55% | |
Democratic | Albert D. Kirby, Jr. | 16,002 | 42.45% | |
Total votes | 37,700 | 100% | ||
Republican hold |
2018
editParty | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | William Brisson (incumbent) | 15,423 | 56.69% | |
Democratic | Martin (Tony) Denning | 11,783 | 43.31% | |
Total votes | 27,206 | 100% | ||
Republican hold |
2016
editParty | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Democratic | William Brisson (incumbent) | 4,642 | 53.48% | |
Democratic | Ben Snyder | 4,038 | 46.52% | |
Total votes | 8,680 | 100% |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Democratic | William Brisson (incumbent) | 21,091 | 100% | |
Total votes | 21,091 | 100% | ||
Democratic hold |
2014
editParty | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Democratic | William Brisson (incumbent) | 12,208 | 51.99% | |
Republican | Ken Smith | 11,274 | 48.01% | |
Total votes | 23,482 | 100% | ||
Democratic hold |
2012
editParty | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Democratic | William Brisson (incumbent) | 5,128 | 51.61% | |
Democratic | Matt Dixon | 4,808 | 48.39% | |
Total votes | 9,936 | 100% |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Democratic | William Brisson (incumbent) | 21,187 | 100% | |
Total votes | 21,187 | 100% | ||
Democratic hold |
2010
editParty | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Democratic | William Brisson (incumbent) | 6,499 | 73.15% | |
Democratic | Robert Jacobs Brooks | 2,385 | 26.85% | |
Total votes | 8,884 | 100% |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Democratic | William Brisson (incumbent) | 12,675 | 52.87% | |
Republican | John Szoka | 11,298 | 47.13% | |
Total votes | 23,973 | 100% | ||
Democratic hold |
2008
editParty | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Democratic | William Brisson (incumbent) | 9,375 | 64.18% | |
Democratic | Greg Taylor | 5,233 | 35.82% | |
Total votes | 14,608 | 100% |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Democratic | William Brisson (incumbent) | 25,417 | 100% | |
Total votes | 25,417 | 100% | ||
Democratic hold |
2006
editParty | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Democratic | William Brisson | 3,903 | 50.47% | |
Democratic | Edd Nye (incumbent) | 3,831 | 49.53% | |
Total votes | 7,734 | 100% |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Democratic | William Brisson | 10,267 | 100% | |
Total votes | 10,267 | 100% | ||
Democratic hold |
2004
editParty | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Democratic | Edd Nye (incumbent) | 3,453 | 53.38% | |
Democratic | William Brisson | 3,016 | 46.62% | |
Total votes | 6,469 | 100% |
Committee assignments
edit2021-2022 session
edit- Appropriations (Chair)
- Appropriations - General Government (Vice Chair)
- Agriculture (Vice Chair)
- Energy and Public Utilities
- Health
- Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House
2019-2020 session
edit- Appropriations (Chair)
- Appropriations - Health and Human Services Committee (Vice Chair)
- Agriculture (Chair)
- Energy and Public Utilities
- Health
- Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House
2017-2018 session
edit- Appropriations (Vice Chair)
- Appropriations - Health and Human Services (Chair)
- Agriculture (Vice Chair)
- Health (Vice Chair)
- Ethics
- Health Care Reform
- Regulatory Reform
- Wildlife Resources (Vice Chair)
2015-2016 session
edit- Appropriations (Vice Chair)
- Appropriations - Health and Human Services
- Agriculture (Vice Chair)
- Health (Vice Chair)
- Environment
- Ethics
- Insurance
- Regulatory Reform
- Wildlife Resources
2013-2014 session
edit- Appropriations (Vice Chair)
- Agriculture (Vice Chair)
- Health and Human Services
- Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House
- Environment
- Ethics
- Transportation
2011-2012 session
edit- Appropriations
- Agriculture
- Health and Human Services
- Public Utilities
- Transportation
2009-2010 session
edit- Appropriations
- Agriculture
- Transportation
- Wildlife Resources
- Mental Health Reform
References
edit- ^ "The Voter's Self Defense System". Vote Smart. Retrieved January 27, 2022.
- ^ "William Brisson". Retrieved January 27, 2022.
- ^ "William Brisson for NC House". Facebook. Retrieved February 4, 2021.
- ^ Doran, Will (March 30, 2017). "Here's how every NC legislator voted on the HB2 repeal bill". The News & Observer. Retrieved October 19, 2019.
- ^ King, Donna (October 25, 2017). "House Democrat switches to GOP". The North State Journal. Retrieved October 20, 2019.
- ^ [1] North Carolina State Board of Elections.
- ^ [2] North Carolina State Board of Elections.
- ^ [3] North Carolina State Board of Elections.
- ^ [4] North Carolina State Board of Elections.
- ^ [5] North Carolina State Board of Elections.
- ^ [6] North Carolina State Board of Elections.
- ^ [7] North Carolina State Board of Elections.
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- ^ [13] North Carolina State Board of Elections.
- ^ [14] North Carolina State Board of Elections.
External links
edit- North Carolina General Assembly – Representative William Brisson official NC House website
- Project Vote Smart – Representative William Brisson (NC) profile
- Follow the Money – William Brisson