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2026 General Election · Tuesday, November 3, 2026

North Carolina Senate District 8

3 candidates, listed alphabetically.

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Candidates

Richard (Rick) Combes

Democratic

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Former researcher, Kraft Foods

Richard (Rick) Combes has worked in research at Kraft Foods. This is his first run for public office.

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Bill Rabon

RepublicanIncumbent

In office now
State Senator, District 8
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Veterinarian and animal hospital owner (Brunswick County); state senator since 2011

Bill Rabon is the sitting State Senator for District 8 in the North Carolina General Assembly, a district that includes all or part of Brunswick, Columbus and New Hanover counties; the member page lists 8 terms in the Senate.

Bill Rabon is a veterinarian and partner in three animal hospitals in Brunswick County, with a veterinary degree from the University of Georgia. Bill Rabon has served in the North Carolina Senate since 2011.

Rabon's committees

  • Agriculture, Energy, and Environment
  • Appropriations on Department of Transportation (Chairman)
  • Appropriations/Base Budget
  • Elections
  • Finance
  • Rules and Operations of the Senate (Chairman)
  • Select Committee on Nominations (Chairman)
  • Transportation (Chairman)
  • Joint Legislative Commission on Governmental Operations
  • Legislative Research Commission (Co-Chair)
  • Legislative Services Commission
  • Joint Legislative Transportation Oversight Committee (Co-Chair)
  • Revenue Laws Study Committee
  • Joint Legislative Economic Development and Global Engagement Oversight Committee
  • Joint Legislative Elections Oversight Committee

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Tim White

Libertarian

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Financial advisor; Army veteran

Tim White is a financial advisor and served in the U.S. Army from 2000 to 2004. Tim White attended Brunswick Community College and the University of North Carolina Wilmington.

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