William Brisson

William D. Brisson (born August 18, 1946) is a Republican member of the North Carolina General Assembly, representing the state's 22nd House district, covering Bladen County and a portion of Sampson County, since 2006.[1] On October 25, 2017 Brisson announced his intention to switch from the Democratic Party to the Republican Party.[2]

William Brisson
Member of the North Carolina House of Representatives
from the 22nd district
Assumed office
January 1, 2007
Preceded byEdd Nye
Personal details
Born (1946-08-18) August 18, 1946
Dublin, North Carolina
Political party
OccupationFarmer

During the 2016 legislative session, Brisson was one of 11 Democrats to vote in favor of HB2, the controversial "Bathroom Bill."[3]

Brisson faces controversy during his 2020 re-election bid as multiple sources report Brisson referred to a young Black female constituent as a “monkey” amidst a dispute at a local retail business.

Brisson lives in Bladen County, North Carolina.[4]

References
  1. http://votesmart.org/candidate/41187/william-brisson#.UfYTtGRxtHs
  2. King, Donna (October 25, 2017). "House Democrat switches to GOP". The North State Journal. Retrieved October 20, 2019.
  3. Doran, Will (March 30, 2017). "Here's how every NC legislator voted on the HB2 repeal bill". The News & Observer. Retrieved October 19, 2019.
  4. "William Brisson for NC House". Facebook. Retrieved February 4, 2021.
North Carolina House of Representatives
Preceded by
Edd Nye		 Member of the North Carolina House of Representatives from the 22nd district
2007-Present		 Incumbent



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