In the
2020 elections, Stephenson ran for the open seat in the
33rd district of the
Oregon House of Representatives. She lost in the
Democratic Party primary election to
Maxine Dexter. With
Val Hoyle not running for reelection, Stephenson ran for
Oregon Labor Commissioner in the
2022 election. In the May
nonpartisan blanket primary, she advanced to a runoff against
Cheri Helt. She won in the November 8 general election. ==Personal life==