Candidates for Lexington 5 School Board
Learn about candidates who have filed to run for Lexington 5 School Board.
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Who's currently in office
Learn about who represents you in Lexington School District 5.
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- View profileElizabeth BarnhardtLexington CountyNonpartisan · Current term 2022 to 2026
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Jason BaynhamRichland CountyNonpartisan · Current term 2025 to 2028Has taken the GoodParty.org Pledge - View profile
Catherine HuddleLexington CountyNonpartisan · Current term 2025 to 2028 - View profile
David Scott HerringLexington CountyNonpartisan · Current term 2025 to 2028Has taken the GoodParty.org Pledge
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About Lexington 5 School Board
About this position
- Office level
- Local
- Election frequency
- Every 4 years
- Typical salary
- 0
- Commitment level
- Part Time
- Affiliation
- Nonpartisan
- Positions
- 2 open seats
Election type
- Partisan election (party labels appear on ballots)
- Run-off election
How to run for Lexington 5 School Board
- Step 1
Meet eligibility requirements
Must be 18 years old and a resident of the county and/or district at the time of the election.
- Step 2
File for office
- Filing requirements
- No filing fee or petition signature requirement.
- Filing period
- August 1, 2026 - August 17, 2026
- Paperwork instructions
- Submit paperwork to the County Board of Elections' office.
- Where to file
- 605 West Main Street, Suite C Lexington SC 29072
- Filing phone
- 803-785-8361
- Step 3
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