Richard (Rick) Combes
Richard Combes The Democratic primary for this office on March 3, 2026 , was canceled.
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Housing & infrastructure: “One of my earliest research assignments at Kraft Foods was developing a reverse osmosis system to separate protein from the cheese-making waste stream, whey. That technology is still relevant today — it remains one of the most effective tools for addressing water contamination, including the challenges our own region is facing. Understanding these systems firsthand gives me a practical perspective on environmental and infrastructure issues affecting our communities.”
(Campaign website (accessed Oct 23, 2026)) Campaign priorities & governance: “I’m running because I believe our district deserves steady, practical leadership — someone who listens, someone who works, and someone who understands that good decisions come from clear thinking and genuine connection to the people you serve. This is my home, and I’m committed to helping it thrive.”
(Campaign website (accessed Oct 23, 2026)) Tim White
Tim White served in the U.S. Army from 2000 to 2004. White earned a high school diploma from Alvirne High School. He also attended Brunswick Community College and UNCW. White's career experience includes working as a financial advisor.
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Economy & Cost of Living: “You know how to use your money better than the government does. If we're lucky, for every dollar that we provide the government in taxes, fifty cents of it goes to were they say. It it better in your pocket supporting the causes that you choose. Not what the government tells you is important. I want to push to lower or eliminate the state income tax, as well as increase transparency on how your tax dollars are used.”
(Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey) Housing & Infrastructure: “I want to reform zoning laws and increase your property rights. Eminent domain abuse needs to be eliminated. We need to have more housing options, not less. When the average age of a 1st time home buyer is nearly 40, we have a problem. The good news is the free market can fix it if we get the government out of it's way.”
(Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey) Economy & Cost of Living: “Cut unnecessary regulations on small businesses. I want to streamline the permitting process so that we can get businesses up and running so that there are more job opportunities for residents. I want to review all old regulations and cut the ones that are no longer necessary.”
(Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey) Bill Rabon
Rabon earned his bachelor's degree from North Carolina State University and his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from the University of Georgia in 1976. He is the Vice Chair of the Brunswick Community College Board of Trustees and is a partner in multiple animal hospitals.
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