
William Combs
Independent | Washington
Candidate Profile
Leans Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
William Combs
Party
Independent
Election Year
2024
Election
Primary
Race
Governor
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
Candidate did not provide
WORK & MILITARY
Navy, Airman, 3
AFFILIATIONS
Dayton Community Food bank, volunteer
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Candidate did not provide
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Candidate did not provide
ENDORSEMENTS
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (1)
Will not seek endorsements except the vote from the voters.
OTHER INFORMATION
William Combs completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection Survey in 2023.
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?
Only in cases of incest, rape, etc... I believe abortion should be made obsolete through more responsible use of birth control.
Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?
Only in cases of incest, rape, etc... I believe abortion should be made obsolete through more responsible use of birth control.
Chemical abortion drugs should meet essential safety standards (such as in-person consultation with a medical doctor) and require reporting to gather evidence on reactions and outcomes.
Neutral
Chemical abortion drugs should meet essential safety standards (such as in-person consultation with a medical doctor) and require reporting to gather evidence on reactions and outcomes.
Neutral
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Strongly Agree
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Strongly Agree
I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.
Agree
I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.
Agree
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
Never. They should lose their tax exempt status if engaged in politics
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
Never. They should lose their tax exempt status if engaged in politics
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly Agree
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly Agree
NATIONAL SECURITY
The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.
Strongly Agree
The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.
Strongly Agree
Is the United States' relationship with Israel important, and if so why?
Thomas Jefferson stated 'Friends with all, alies with none'. World War 1 got out of hand due to mutual defense pacts. America should be able walk away from a bad situation.
Is the United States' relationship with Israel important, and if so why?
Thomas Jefferson stated 'Friends with all, alies with none'. World War 1 got out of hand due to mutual defense pacts. America should be able walk away from a bad situation.
HEALTHCARE
What most closely matches your view on healthcare: A) Healthcare for all should be guaranteed and funded by the government with no private healthcare option. (includes "universal healthcare," "medicare for all," etc.) B) Healthcare insurance funded by the government should be available for all who want it, along with private healthcare options. C) Medicaid and Medicare should remain available, but no other taxpayer-funded programs are necessary. D) Taxpayer funded health care should be abolished in all forms, and Medicaid and Medicare should be defunded.
Government should require open deceleration of prices so medical costs can be competitive to eliminate fraud.
What most closely matches your view on healthcare: A) Healthcare for all should be guaranteed and funded by the government with no private healthcare option. (includes "universal healthcare," "medicare for all," etc.) B) Healthcare insurance funded by the government should be available for all who want it, along with private healthcare options. C) Medicaid and Medicare should remain available, but no other taxpayer-funded programs are necessary. D) Taxpayer funded health care should be abolished in all forms, and Medicaid and Medicare should be defunded.
Government should require open deceleration of prices so medical costs can be competitive to eliminate fraud.
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
Never
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
Never
ECONOMY
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Strongly Agree
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Strongly Agree
What is your position on the minimum wage?
too complex an answer for 250 characters.
What is your position on the minimum wage?
too complex an answer for 250 characters.
Should environmental and social issues, like ESG (environmental, social, and governance) ratings, be used as criteria in deciding where to invest public monies?
No
Should environmental and social issues, like ESG (environmental, social, and governance) ratings, be used as criteria in deciding where to invest public monies?
No
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Strongly Agree
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Strongly Agree
EDUCATION
The state should fund education by allowing dollars to follow the child through programs which protect parents' freedom to choose their child's school – public, private, or homeschool.
Strongly Agree
The state should fund education by allowing dollars to follow the child through programs which protect parents' freedom to choose their child's school – public, private, or homeschool.
Strongly Agree
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
I support redirecting funds from police departments to community programs.
Strongly Disagree
I support redirecting funds from police departments to community programs.
Strongly Disagree
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
none
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
none
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
Yes
Only after proper training if such teacher has a desire to carry one.
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
Yes
Only after proper training if such teacher has a desire to carry one.
ABOUT YOU
Have you ever been penalized for sexual misconduct in either civil or criminal court? If so, please explain.
no
Have you ever been penalized for sexual misconduct in either civil or criminal court? If so, please explain.
no
Have you ever been convicted of a felony? If so, please explain.
no
Have you ever been convicted of a felony? If so, please explain.
no
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
Oversee and provide basic services. Roads, bridges, schools
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
Oversee and provide basic services. Roads, bridges, schools
When you consider your views on a wide range of issues from economic and social matters to foreign policy and religious liberty, which of the following best describes you overall?
Choose not to answer
The question is B.S. Indicates a Liberal or Consertative viewpoint.
When you consider your views on a wide range of issues from economic and social matters to foreign policy and religious liberty, which of the following best describes you overall?
Choose not to answer
The question is B.S. Indicates a Liberal or Consertative viewpoint.
VALUES
Children are the most vulnerable members of society and must be protected from abuse, including gender ideology, grooming, and bodily mutilation.
Strongly Agree
Parents should have the right to make decisions for their minor children.
Strongly Agree
Children are the most vulnerable members of society and must be protected from abuse, including gender ideology, grooming, and bodily mutilation.
Strongly Agree
Parents should have the right to make decisions for their minor children.
Strongly Agree
Taxpayer funds should be used to provide gender transition services.
Strongly Disagree
Marriage is a God-ordained, sacred and legal union of one man and one woman. No government has the authority to alter this definition.
Strongly Disagree
This has already been settled. Couples of any orientation can marry any legal consenting partner
Taxpayer funds should be used to provide gender transition services.
Strongly Disagree
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
Atheist. Be happy, spread goodwill, offer a helping hand from time to time.
Marriage is a God-ordained, sacred and legal union of one man and one woman. No government has the authority to alter this definition.
Strongly Disagree
This has already been settled. Couples of any orientation can marry any legal consenting partner
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
Atheist. Be happy, spread goodwill, offer a helping hand from time to time.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
No tickey, no washey
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
No tickey, no washey
States should join the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact which makes the Electoral College irrelevant.
Strongly Disagree
The electoral college prevents Florida, Texas, California and New York from overriding the other 46 states.
States should join the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact which makes the Electoral College irrelevant.
Strongly Disagree
The electoral college prevents Florida, Texas, California and New York from overriding the other 46 states.
EQUALITY
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
nope.
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
nope.
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
Strongly Disagree
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
Strongly Disagree
Biological males should not be allowed to participate in women's sports or occupy biological women's spaces whether it be bathrooms, locker rooms, sorority houses, women's shelters, or prison.
Strongly Agree
Biological males should not be allowed to participate in women's sports or occupy biological women's spaces whether it be bathrooms, locker rooms, sorority houses, women's shelters, or prison.
Strongly Agree
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
Which comes closest to your view? (Select all that apply) A) Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy. B) Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost. C) Stricter environmental laws undermine U.S. energy independence and deter development of reliable electricity sources. D) Climate change is real and requires urgent policy action.
Question is B.S. You asking about drilling for more oil?
Which comes closest to your view? (Select all that apply) A) Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy. B) Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost. C) Stricter environmental laws undermine U.S. energy independence and deter development of reliable electricity sources. D) Climate change is real and requires urgent policy action.
Question is B.S. You asking about drilling for more oil?
What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?
Solar until we get fusion.
What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?
Solar until we get fusion.
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