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Richland County School Board Generals

Election Date:November 3, 2026Register by:September 3, 2026

The Richland County School Board Generals election on November 3, 2026, will determine the members of the Richland County School District Board of Trustees in South Carolina. This nonpartisan election seats members responsible for overseeing public education policy, budget approval, and superintendent oversight for one of the state's largest school districts.

About This Race

The Richland County School Board Generals election on November 3, 2026, will determine the members of the Richland County School District Board of Trustees in South Carolina. This nonpartisan election seats members responsible for overseeing public education policy, budget approval, and superintendent oversight for one of the state's largest school districts.

Candidates

Important Dates

Election Date
November 3, 2026
Registration Deadline
September 3, 2026
Early Voting Starts
October 20, 2026
Early Voting Ends
November 1, 2026

How to Vote

To vote in South Carolina, voters must register by September 3, 2026, either online via the SC Votes portal, by mail, or in person at their county voter registration office. On Election Day, polls are open from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM; voters must present a valid photo ID such as a South Carolina driver's license, state ID, or passport. Early voting is available from October 20 to November 1, 2026, at designated centers across Richland County.

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Aisha M. Rivera

Richland County School Board Trustee

Biography

Aisha M. Rivera is a Columbia-based attorney and parent advocate who has worked with the Richland County School District on special education policy and student rights initiatives. She is running to strengthen mental health services in schools, reduce classroom overcrowding, and increase transparency in district budgeting. Rivera has no prior elected office but has been active in local PTA and school improvement councils.

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Nonpartisan

James T. Henderson Jr.

Richland County School Board Trustee

Biography

James T. Henderson Jr. is a retired Richland County educator with over 30 years of experience in public school teaching and administration. He is running to improve teacher retention, expand vocational training programs, and ensure equitable funding across all district schools. Henderson previously served on the board from 2014 to 2020 and seeks a return to office to address post-pandemic learning challenges.

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