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William Brisson
American politician from North Carolina
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]
Quick Facts Member of the North Carolina House of Representatives from the 22nd district, Preceded by ...
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 (1946-08-18) August 18, 1946 (age 77) Dublin, North Carolina |
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| Spouse | Brenda |
| Children | 1 |
| Residence | Dublin, North Carolina |
| Occupation | Farmer |
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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]
2020
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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | William Brisson (incumbent) | 21,698 | 57.55% | |
| Democratic | Albert D. Kirby, Jr. | 16,002 | 42.45% | |
| Total votes | 37,700 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
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2018
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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | William Brisson (incumbent) | 15,423 | 56.69% | |
| Democratic | Martin (Tony) Denning | 11,783 | 43.31% | |
| Total votes | 27,206 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
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2016
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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic | William Brisson (incumbent) | 4,642 | 53.48% | |
| Democratic | Ben Snyder | 4,038 | 46.52% | |
| Total votes | 8,680 | 100% | ||
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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic | William Brisson (incumbent) | 21,091 | 100% | |
| Total votes | 21,091 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
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2014
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| Party | 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 | ||||
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2012
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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic | William Brisson (incumbent) | 5,128 | 51.61% | |
| Democratic | Matt Dixon | 4,808 | 48.39% | |
| Total votes | 9,936 | 100% | ||
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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic | William Brisson (incumbent) | 21,187 | 100% | |
| Total votes | 21,187 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
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2010
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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic | William Brisson (incumbent) | 6,499 | 73.15% | |
| Democratic | Robert Jacobs Brooks | 2,385 | 26.85% | |
| Total votes | 8,884 | 100% | ||
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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic | William Brisson (incumbent) | 12,675 | 52.87% | |
| Republican | John Szoka | 11,298 | 47.13% | |
| Total votes | 23,973 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
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2008
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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic | William Brisson (incumbent) | 9,375 | 64.18% | |
| Democratic | Greg Taylor | 5,233 | 35.82% | |
| Total votes | 14,608 | 100% | ||
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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic | William Brisson (incumbent) | 25,417 | 100% | |
| Total votes | 25,417 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
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2006
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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic | William Brisson | 3,903 | 50.47% | |
| Democratic | Edd Nye (incumbent) | 3,831 | 49.53% | |
| Total votes | 7,734 | 100% | ||
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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic | William Brisson | 10,267 | 100% | |
| Total votes | 10,267 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
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2004
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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic | Edd Nye (incumbent) | 3,453 | 53.38% | |
| Democratic | William Brisson | 3,016 | 46.62% | |
| Total votes | 6,469 | 100% | ||
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2021-2022 session
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2019-2020 session
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2017-2018 session
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2015-2016 session
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2013-2014 session
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2011-2012 session
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2009-2010 session
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- "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.
More information North Carolina House of Representatives ...
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| Preceded by | Member of the North Carolina House of Representatives from the 22nd district 2007-Present |
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- North Carolina General Assembly – Representative William Brisson official NC House website
- Project Vote Smart – Representative William Brisson (NC) profile
- Follow the Money – William Brisson