Pamela Starlson
Incumbent
Lancaster School District, Governing Board Member, Trustee Area No. 5
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Overview
Pamela Starlson is the Area 5 incumbent on the Lancaster School District Governing Board, elected in 2022.1 She was a district parent advocate from 2003 to 2012.2 She holds degrees in sociology, criminal justice, and liberal arts and sciences, and has worked as an at-risk youth counselor and in student services.2
As a board member, she has participated in CSBA professional development workshops and training sessions.2 In a 2026 candidate questionnaire, she said the board’s primary responsibility is to provide governance, set policy, and ensure the district moves in the right direction.3
Campaign money
Filed a Form 470, the short statement for candidates who expect to raise and spend less than $2,000 this year, so there’s no full report. Their filings are with Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk.
Endorsements
Not found in public sources as of Thursday, October 15, 2026.
Sources
- Lancaster School Board Election 2026: Candidate Guide, Antelope Valley Online. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- Meet the Board, Lancaster School District. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- Pamela Starlson, Lancaster School District Trustee Area 5 candidate, 2026 election questionnaire, Los Angeles Daily News. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.