William Combs

Independent | Washington

Candidate Profile

Leans Conservative

BIOGRAPHY

Name

William Combs


Party

Independent


Election Year

2024


Election

Primary


Race

Governor


Incumbent

No


Links

William Combs websites FacebookXYouTube

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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