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Ralph Hise

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State Senator · District 47 · North Carolina · Serving since 2011
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About

Ralph Hise, a Republican, has served in the North Carolina State Senate representing District 47 since January 2011. Born August 15, 1976, in Mitchell County, he attended the North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics and Appalachian State University. In elections held between 2018 and 2026, he has won five contests without a loss.

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Years in office
15
Elections won
5
Bills sponsored
301
Cosponsored
660
Committees
17

Committee Assignments

17 committees · 3 leadership roles
chair·Appropriations and Base Budget
chair·Elections
co-chair·Information Technology Legislative Oversight
member·Finance
ex officio·Governmental Operations Commission
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On the ballot Nov 3, 2026
North Carolina State Senate District 47
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District
Population
207,317
Median HH Income
$57K
Unemployment
5.4%
Bachelor's+
30.3%
Veterans
N/A
Median Age
44.6
Mean HH Income
N/A
Poverty Rate
15.5%
HS or Higher
89.5%
Median Home Value
$258K
Median Rent
$909/mo
Owner-Occupied
73.9%
Under 18 / 65+
N/A
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