William Brisson

American politician from North Carolina

William Brisson
Member of the North Carolina House of Representatives
from the 22nd district
Incumbent
Assumed office
January 1, 2007
Preceded byEdd Nye
Personal details
Born
William Dale Brisson

(1946-08-18) August 18, 1946 (age 77)
Dublin, North Carolina
Political party
  • Republican (2017–present)
  • Democratic (before 2017)
SpouseBrenda
Children1
ResidenceDublin, North Carolina
OccupationFarmer

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]

North Carolina House of Representatives

After 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

2020

North Carolina House of Representatives 22nd district general election, 2020[6]
Party 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

North Carolina House of Representatives 22nd district general election, 2018[7]
Party 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

North Carolina House of Representatives 22nd district Democratic primary election, 2016[8]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic William Brisson (incumbent) 4,642 53.48%
Democratic Ben Snyder 4,038 46.52%
Total votes 8,680 100%
North Carolina House of Representatives 22nd district general election, 2016[9]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic William Brisson (incumbent) 21,091 100%
Total votes 21,091 100%
Democratic hold

2014

North Carolina House of Representatives 22nd district general election, 2014[10]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic William Brisson (incumbent) 12,208 51.99%
Republican Ken Smith 11,274 48.01%
Total votes 23,482 100%
Democratic hold

2012

North Carolina House of Representatives 22nd district Democratic primary election, 2012[11]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic William Brisson (incumbent) 5,128 51.61%
Democratic Matt Dixon 4,808 48.39%
Total votes 9,936 100%
North Carolina House of Representatives 22nd district general election, 2012[12]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic William Brisson (incumbent) 21,187 100%
Total votes 21,187 100%
Democratic hold

2010

North Carolina House of Representatives 22nd district Democratic primary election, 2010[13]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic William Brisson (incumbent) 6,499 73.15%
Democratic Robert Jacobs Brooks 2,385 26.85%
Total votes 8,884 100%
North Carolina House of Representatives 22nd district general election, 2010[14]
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

North Carolina House of Representatives 22nd district Democratic primary election, 2008[15]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic William Brisson (incumbent) 9,375 64.18%
Democratic Greg Taylor 5,233 35.82%
Total votes 14,608 100%
North Carolina House of Representatives 22nd district general election, 2008[16]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic William Brisson (incumbent) 25,417 100%
Total votes 25,417 100%
Democratic hold

2006

North Carolina House of Representatives 22nd district Democratic primary election, 2006[17]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic William Brisson 3,903 50.47%
Democratic Edd Nye (incumbent) 3,831 49.53%
Total votes 7,734 100%
North Carolina House of Representatives 22nd district general election, 2006[18]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic William Brisson 10,267 100%
Total votes 10,267 100%
Democratic hold

2004

North Carolina House of Representatives 22nd district Democratic primary election, 2004[19]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Edd Nye (incumbent) 3,453 53.38%
Democratic William Brisson 3,016 46.62%
Total votes 6,469 100%

Committee assignments

2021-2022 session

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • Appropriations (Vice Chair)
  • Appropriations - Health and Human Services
  • Agriculture (Vice Chair)
  • Health (Vice Chair)
  • Environment
  • Ethics
  • Insurance
  • Regulatory Reform
  • Wildlife Resources

2013-2014 session

  • Appropriations (Vice Chair)
  • Agriculture (Vice Chair)
  • Health and Human Services
  • Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House
  • Environment
  • Ethics
  • Transportation

2011-2012 session

  • Appropriations
  • Agriculture
  • Health and Human Services
  • Public Utilities
  • Transportation

2009-2010 session

  • Appropriations
  • Agriculture
  • Transportation
  • Wildlife Resources
  • Mental Health Reform

References

  1. ^ "The Voter's Self Defense System". Vote Smart. Retrieved January 27, 2022.
  2. ^ "William Brisson". Retrieved January 27, 2022.
  3. ^ "William Brisson for NC House". Facebook. Retrieved February 4, 2021.
  4. ^ Doran, Will (March 30, 2017). "Here's how every NC legislator voted on the HB2 repeal bill". The News & Observer. Retrieved October 19, 2019.
  5. ^ King, Donna (October 25, 2017). "House Democrat switches to GOP". The North State Journal. Retrieved October 20, 2019.
  6. ^ [1] North Carolina State Board of Elections.
  7. ^ [2] North Carolina State Board of Elections.
  8. ^ [3] North Carolina State Board of Elections.
  9. ^ [4] North Carolina State Board of Elections.
  10. ^ [5] North Carolina State Board of Elections.
  11. ^ [6] North Carolina State Board of Elections.
  12. ^ [7] North Carolina State Board of Elections.
  13. ^ [8] North Carolina State Board of Elections.
  14. ^ [9] North Carolina State Board of Elections.
  15. ^ [10] North Carolina State Board of Elections.
  16. ^ [11] North Carolina State Board of Elections.
  17. ^ [12] North Carolina State Board of Elections.
  18. ^ [13] North Carolina State Board of Elections.
  19. ^ [14] North Carolina State Board of Elections.

External links

North Carolina House of Representatives
Preceded by Member of the North Carolina House of Representatives
from the 22nd district
2007-Present 		Incumbent
  • North Carolina General Assembly – Representative William Brisson official NC House website
  • Project Vote Smart – Representative William Brisson (NC) profile
  • Follow the Money – William Brisson
    • 2008 2006 2004 campaign contributions
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