PUBLIC NOTICE OF CANDIDATE FILING AND SPECIAL ELECTION STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF RICHLAND November 3, 2026, **Richland School District One Special Election** Candidate Filing Period: The Board of Voter Registration and Elections of Richland County announces the Special Election for the Richland County School Board One covering the following districts: Richland School District One Richland 1 Seat 2 (12) Vote for 1 (2 years remaining) Filing will open at noon on Friday, July 31, 2026, and close at noon on Friday, August 7, 2026. Any candidate seeking to run for this office must file during this period with the Richland County Voter Registration Office. Filing Location: Richland County Voter Registration and Elections Office 300 Columbia Mall Blvd, Suite 210 Columbia, SC 29223 Filing Hours: Weekdays: 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Saturday and Sunday: Closed Filing Form: The Statement of Intention of Candidacy- Nonpartisan form required for filing is available in the “Candidate Informa- tion” section of scVOTES.gov. Filing Fee: There is not a filing fee for this office. Notice of Election: On Tuesday, November 03, 2026. This is a nonpartisan election, and no party affiliation shall be placed on the ballot. The offices above will be included on the ballot of the November 03, 2026, General Election. Only the electors living within districts up for election may participate in this election.