William Dale Brisson is a Republican member of the North Carolina House of Representatives, representing District 22 since 2007. A farmer from Dublin, North Carolina, he initially served as a Democrat, switching parties in 2017 due to the Democratic Party's shift leftward and his district's rural conservative values. Now in his 10th term at age 79, Brisson announced his retirement at the end of his current term in December 2026. Notable achievements include co-chairing the House Appropriations Committee and serving as vice chair of the Agriculture and Environment Committee and the Appropriations, Justice, and Public Safety Committee. His legislative focus has centered on rural issues like farming, broadband expansion, health care, and attracting investments to his district.

Education and Political Experience

• Education: Specific details on formal education are not publicly detailed in available records.
• Political Experience:
  • Elected to NC House District 22 in 2006 after defeating incumbent Democrat Edd Nye in the primary; ran unopposed in the general election.
  • Won re-elections in 2008, 2010, 2012, 2014, and 2016, overcoming primary and general election challenges.
  • Supported controversial House Bill 2 in 2016 as one of 11 Democrats.
  • Switched to Republican in 2017; served 10 terms total .
  • Key roles: Co-chair, House Appropriations Committee; Vice Chair, Agriculture and Environment Committee; Vice Chair, Appropriations, Justice, and Public Safety Committee.