North Carolina State Senate District 47

Hise appointed to pair of NC Senate committee spots

Cory Spiers
Wednesday, January 13, 2021
RALEIGH — North Carolina Republican Senator Ralph Hise, a Mitchell County resident and native, will serve as co-chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, chamber leader Phil Berger said on Thursday, Jan. 7.  Hise joins Sens.
Republican Hise is seeking a sixth term as a state senator while Wheeler, the Democratic challenger, is challenging Hise for a second straight time. The two clashed in the 2018 senatorial race for District 47 with Hise winning by garnering 68.08 percent of votes.

Republican Hise is seeking a sixth term as a state senator while Wheeler, the Democratic challenger, is challenging Hise for a second straight time. The two clashed in the 2018 senatorial race for District 47 with Hise winning by garnering 68.08 percent of votes.

Hise, Wheeler debate during virtual forum

Cory Spiers
Wednesday, October 21, 2020
SPRUCE PINE — The roster of candidates included in the Mitchell County Chamber of Commerce 2020 Candidates’ Forum on Monday, Oct.
Republican Ralph Hise (left) is seeking a sixth term as a North Carolina Senator serving District 47. Democrat David Wheeler (right) is challenging Republican Ralph Hise for a second time, but he hopes this time will be different.

Republican Ralph Hise (left) is seeking a sixth term as a North Carolina Senator serving District 47. Democrat David Wheeler (right) is challenging Republican Ralph Hise for a second time, but he hopes this time will be different.

Candidate Profiles: State Senate candidates Hise, Wheeler have clear plans for future of District 47

Cory Spiers
Wednesday, October 21, 2020
RALPH HISE Republican Ralph Hise is seeking a sixth term as a North Carolina Senator serving District 47.  Hise served two years as Spruce Pine Mayor before beginning his tenure as a state senator.