Richard Combes's campaign for North Carolina state senator, District 8, is his first time running for public office.

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2026 North Carolina General Election

Seeks to ensure development aligns with community values and long-term sustainability.

Seeks to improve access in ride-sharing and transit systems and opposes bridge tolls.

- Seeks to ensure development aligns with community values and long-term sustainability.
- Seeks to improve access in ride-sharing and transit systems and opposes bridge tolls.

Economy

As of January 5, 2026, Richard (Rick) Combes’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Public Safety

Healthcare

Education

Wants to strengthen oversight and transparency in water management and environmental protection.

- Wants to strengthen oversight and transparency in water management and environmental protection.

Energy & the Environment

Foreign Policy and Immigration

Voting & Elections

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Richard (Rick) Combes

As of January 5, 2026, Richard (Rick) Combes did not have a website or any information online.

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