William Brisson

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
Member of the North Carolina House of Representatives from the 22nd district
Incumbent
Assumed office January 1, 2007
Preceded by	Edd Nye
Personal details
Born	William Dale Brisson (1946-08-18) August 18, 1946 (age 78) Dublin, North Carolina, U.S.
Political party	Republican (2017–present) Democratic (before 2017)
Spouse	Brenda
Children	1
Residence	Dublin, North Carolina
Occupation	Farmer

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