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. Brisson lives in Bladen County, North Carolina.
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 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."
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.
In December 2025, Brisson announced his intention to retire at the end of his term in December 2026. Thus far, two republicans have announced their intention to run for his seat.
Electoral history 2020
2018
2016
2014
2012
2010
2008
2006
2004
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
External links
North Carolina General Assembly – Representative William Brisson Project Vote Smart – Representative William Brisson (NC) profile Follow the Money – William Brisson 2008 2006 2004 campaign contributions