Richard Carman Combes

Richard Carman Combes is the Democratic Party candidate for the North Carolina State Senate, District 8, in the 2026 general election scheduled for November 3, 2026. The Ballotpedia entry lists him as the sole Democratic contender for that seat and notes his party affiliation as Democratic ¹.

The North Carolina State Senate is the upper chamber of the state’s General Assembly, and each senator represents a specific district; District 8 includes portions of the central coastal region of the state. While the Ballotpedia profile does not provide details on Combes’s education, professional background, or prior public service, it does indicate that no additional biographical information has been entered on the page ¹.

Combes’s path to the November ballot was shaped by the cancellation of the March 3, 2026 Democratic primary, which allowed him to advance without appearing on a primary ballot ¹. In the general election, he will face incumbent Republican Senator William Rabon and Libertarian candidate Tim White, both of whom also advanced automatically after their respective primaries were canceled ¹.

As of the latest update, Ballotpedia reports that campaign‑finance data for Combes has not yet been posted, and no endorsements, policy statements, or a campaign website are listed on the page ¹. The entry also notes that Combes has not completed Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey, which would otherwise provide additional information about his platform and qualifications ¹.

No contact information such as email address or phone number is provided in the available sources, and the page does not contain a candidate portrait; only placeholder images are shown ¹.

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