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2026 Voter’s Guide: Columbia County School Board, District 1

2026 Voter's Guide (WJXT)

The current District 1 school board member, Narragansett “Narrie” Smith, is seeking re-election, and faces one challenger, Niki Goswami. This is a non-partisan race that will appear on the August primary ballot for all voters in District 1, regardless of party affiliation.

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News4JAX sent a questionnaire to each candidate asking about their background and their views on several issues. Scroll down to read the responses of those seeking your vote in their own words.

Note: Responses are sorted alphabetically and are presented exactly as submitted, with no editing by News4JAX staff.

  NON-PARTISAN CANDIDATES

Niki Goswami

Campaign website: None found

Campaign social media: None found

This candidate has not responded to email and telephone invitations to complete the News4JAX candidate questionnaire. If responses are received, they will be promptly posted in this space.


Narragansett “Narrie” Smith

Campaign website: None found

Campaign social media: None found

The incumbent, who has been on the school board since at least 2018, has not responded to email and telephone invitations to complete the News4JAX candidate questionnaire. If responses are received, they will be promptly posted in this space.