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Richland County School Board Primaries

Election Date:June 9, 2026Register by:June 3, 2026

The Richland County School Board Primaries on June 9, 2026, will determine which candidates advance to the general election for key seats on the Richland County School Board in South Carolina. These board positions are responsible for overseeing public education policy, budget approval, and superintendent oversight across the county's school district.

About This Race

The Richland County School Board Primaries on June 9, 2026, will determine which candidates advance to the general election for key seats on the Richland County School Board in South Carolina. These board positions are responsible for overseeing public education policy, budget approval, and superintendent oversight across the county's school district.

Candidates

Important Dates

Election Date
June 9, 2026
Registration Deadline
June 3, 2026
Early Voting Starts
May 31, 2026
Early Voting Ends
May 31, 2026

How to Vote

To vote in South Carolina, residents must register by June 3, 2026, online via the SCVOTES.gov portal, by mail, or in person at their county voter registration office. On Election Day, June 9, 2026, voters must present a valid photo ID such as a South Carolina driver's license, state ID card, or U.S. passport at their assigned polling place; early voting is available only on May 31, 2026, from 8:30 AM to 6:00 PM at designated county voting centers.

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Democratic

James T. Johnson

Richland County School Board Member

Biography

James T. Johnson is a former public school teacher with 18 years of experience in Richland County classrooms and a current parent advocate pushing for increased teacher pay, reduced class sizes, and expanded access to mental health services in schools. He is running to represent District 3 and bring educator perspectives directly to board decisions.

Campaign Website
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Republican

Laura M. Chen

Richland County School Board Member

Biography

Laura M. Chen is a small business owner and former PTA president who has advocated for curriculum transparency, parental involvement in education decisions, and fiscal accountability in school spending since 2020. She is seeking the District 5 seat to ensure that school budgets prioritize classroom resources over administrative overhead.

Campaign Website

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