American politician from North Carolina
William Brisson |
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Member of the North Carolina House of Representatives from the 22nd district |
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Incumbent |
Assumed office January 1, 2007 |
Preceded by | Edd Nye |
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Personal details |
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Born | William Dale Brisson (1946-08-18) August 18, 1946 (age 78) Dublin, North Carolina |
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Political party | - Republican (2017–present)
- Democratic (before 2017)
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Spouse | Brenda |
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Children | 1 |
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Residence | Dublin, North Carolina |
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Occupation | Farmer |
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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
- ^ "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.
- ^ [8] North Carolina State Board of Elections.
- ^ [9] North Carolina State Board of Elections.
- ^ [10] North Carolina State Board of Elections.
- ^ [11] North Carolina State Board of Elections.
- ^ [12] North Carolina State Board of Elections.
- ^ [13] North Carolina State Board of Elections.
- ^ [14] North Carolina State Board of Elections.
External links
- 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