Ralph Hise

Hise earned his bachelor's degree in statistics from Appalachian State University in 2000 and his master's degree in higher education administration from North Carolina State University in 2003. His professional experience includes working as a member of the faculty at Mayland Community College in Spruce Pine, North Carolina.[1]

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Hise's campaign website highlighted the following issues:[14]

Jobs and the Economy

Excerpt: "Senator Hise believes a balanced state budget and policies that allow businesses to create jobs are among the best tools we have for reviving our economy in western North Carolina."

Education

Excerpt: "Senator Hise supports real changes and improvements to education – reforms that will help more students graduate and create a more educated workforce, which we all know is the cornerstone of a vibrant economy."

Health Care

Excerpt: "Senator Hise feels strongly that the federal government should not force North Carolinians to buy any product, including health insurance."

Voter identification

Excerpt: "Senator Hise sponsored a hugely popular measure requiring voters to show photo identification at the polls. Studies show photo ID requirements boost voter confidence and participation. Gov. Perdue later vetoed the voter ID legislation."

Second Amendment Rights

Excerpt: "Senator Hise strongly supports protecting the Second Amendment rights of North Carolinians. Bills Senator Hise supported during the 2011 session included legislation to increase safeguards for property owners who use a weapon in self-defense and to expand the number of places citizens with a concealed carry permit can carry firearms."