Pamela D Mcafee

Pamela D. McAfee is a sitting United States Bankruptcy Court judge for the Eastern District of North Carolina and the Democratic nominee for the North Carolina State Senate, District 30, in the November 3, 2026 general election. As a state senator, she would be responsible for drafting, debating, and voting on state legislation, serving on committees, and representing the interests of constituents in her district, which includes parts of eastern North Carolina. The role also involves oversight of the state budget and participation in the legislative process that shapes public policy for the Commonwealth ².

McAfee’s professional background is rooted in the federal judiciary. She was appointed to the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina on January 7, 2022, and her current twelve‑year term is set to expire on January 7, 2036. In this capacity she presides over bankruptcy cases, adjudicates creditor‑debtor disputes, and ensures the orderly administration of bankruptcy proceedings under federal law ²⁰.

Before seeking statewide office, McAfee entered electoral politics in 2024, running as the Democratic candidate for North Carolina House of Representatives District 81. She was defeated in the November 5, 2024 general election by incumbent Republican Larry Potts, receiving 28.1% of the vote to Potts’s 71.9% ². The Democratic primary for that race was canceled, allowing her to advance without a primary contest ².

McAfee’s education and early career details are not listed in the available sources, and she has not provided a personal biography on the iVoterGuide platform, which also lacks information on her affiliations, prior political offices held, or policy positions ¹². No endorsements from Democratic or progressive organizations have been recorded for her 2026 Senate campaign, according to the Blue Voter Guide database ⁹.

While her judicial experience demonstrates a background in legal analysis and dispute resolution, her political platform and specific policy priorities for the State Senate have not been publicly detailed in the sources consulted. Voters can find basic election information on her Ballotpedia profile, which lists her candidacy and prior election results ².

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