2026 Orangeburg County School Board Candidate Forum (Districts 1, 7, and 9)

Candidates from Orangeburg County School Board districts 1, 7, and 9 joined us for a virtual candidate forum on Thursday, October 16, 2026. Vote on or before November 3rd! Visit scvotes.gov to make a voting plan. Visit VOTE411.org to see and compare your candidates. The candidates: District 1: Allean Davis Betty Macon Pelzer District 7: Sam Farlow Mary Berry Ulmer District 9: Debora Brunson (not in attendance) Deneathra Monique Butler Maurice A Middleton Election Information: The 2026 General Election will be held Tuesday, November 3. To find your Election Day polling location, go to: https://vrems.scvotes.sc.gov/Voter/Lo... Or you can vote early during a 2-week early voting period at your County Voter Registration and Elections Office and other early voting locations Monday, October 19 - Saturday, October 31, 8:30 a.m.- 6:00 p.m except Sunday. See: https://www.scvotes.gov/early-voting Or you may be eligible to vote absentee by mail. For details on eligibility and how to submit your request, see: https://www.scvotes.gov/absentee-voting