Ralph Hise

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Ralph E. Hise Jr.

U.S.A.

Party Republican
Latest Campaign State Senate
Date of Birth August 15, 1976 (Age: 49)
Overall Community Sentiment: Neutral

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Personal Background

Ralph Hise holds a B.S. in statistics from Appalachian State University and a Master's degree in higher education administration from North Carolina State University. He currently serves as the Coordinator of Special Projects at Mayland Community College in Spruce Pine, North Carolina. Hise spent several years in the public sector, including a notable role as the youngest Republican member of the North Carolina Senate. He has held various committee positions, co-chairing the Appropriations/Base Budget Committee, the Redistricting and Elections Committee, and the Joint Legislative Oversight Committee on Information Technology.

Political Ideas

Ralph Hise’s political identity is marked by a blend of fiscal conservatism and socially conservative policy stances, particularly on healthcare and transgender rights. Hise’s legislative record shows an unexpected convergence with opposing factions on environmental regulations, revealing a highly calculated approach to protecting regional industrial interests. Hise's proposed anti-transgender legislation and opposition to Medicaid expansion under the Affordable Care Act reveal a rigid ideological stance that diverges from typical Republican pragmatism. Hise’s campaign finance controversies further complicate his public persona, suggesting a willingness to challenge established norms to advance his agenda.

Campaigns
2024: North Carolina State Senate
ELECTED

Election History

North Carolina Senate 47th district general election, 2024

75,607 votes (64.15%)

Win

North Carolina Senate 47th district general election, 2024

75,607 votes (64.15%)

Win

Position Details

Committee Membership
Appropriations/Base Budget
Chair
Elections
Chair
Finance
Member
Health Care
Member
Pensions and Retirement and Aging
Member
Rules and Operations of the Senate
Member
Select Committee on Nominations
Member
Joint Legislative Commission on Governmental Operations
Ex Officio
Legislative Research Commission
Member
Legislative Services Commission
Member
Revenue Laws Study Committee
Member
Joint Legislative Oversight Committee on Information Technology
Co-Chair
Joint Legislative Elections Oversight Committee
Member
Joint Legislative Oversight Committee on Health and Human Services
Member
Joint Legislative Oversight Committee on Medicaid
Member
Governmental Operations, Subcommittee on Hurricane Response and Recovery
Member
2022: North Carolina State Senate
ELECTED

Election History

North Carolina Senate 47th district general election, 2022

62,436 votes (100.00%)

Win

North Carolina Senate 47th district Republican primary election, 2022

13,163 votes (50.70%)

Win
2020: North Carolina State Senate
ELECTED

Election History

North Carolina Senate 47th district general election, 2020

68,440 votes (68.44%)

Win
2018: North Carolina State Senate
ELECTED

Election History

2018 North Carolina Senate election, district 47

44,305 votes (62.33%)

Win
2016: North Carolina State Senate
ELECTED

Election History

North Carolina Senate 47th district general election, 2016

56,021 votes (64.85%)

Win
2014: North Carolina State Senate
ELECTED

Election History

North Carolina Senate 47th district general election, 2014

39,299 votes (100.00%)

Win
2012: North Carolina State Senate
ELECTED

Election History

North Carolina Senate 47th district general election, 2012

46,415 votes (56.46%)

Win