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Pauline Hill Campbell
Office history
Current office and 2026 campaign
Pauline Hill Campbell served as a member of the Robeson County Board of Commissioners representing District 2 and ran for re-election in the 2026 Democratic primary. She lost to Melvin Ellison on March 3, 2026, receiving 46.12 percent of the vote.
Upon taking office, Campbell identified education funding, job creation, quality healthcare access, and drainage infrastructure as her priority issues.
Career
Campbell was appointed to the Robeson County Board of Commissioners on February 4, 2019, becoming the first African-American female to serve on that board. She was selected by the Robeson County Democratic Party to fill the seat vacated by the death of her husband, Berlester Campbell, who passed away on September 28, 2018, after winning the District 2 seat. She subsequently sought and won election in her own right.
Sources
Public filings
Candidates and officeholders are required by law to file campaign finance reports and statements of economic interest. The sites below don't support direct links to an individual record — search by last name on each.
North Carolina — campaign finance
- State, county, and municipal candidates — all in one system — NC State Board of Elections — Committee Search. Search by last name “Campbell”.
North Carolina — statement of economic interest
- Required for state-elected and many local officials — NC State Ethics Commission — Statement of Economic Interest Search. Search by last name “Campbell”.