Easley then reappointed her to the Court of Appeals in January 2007 to fill the seat vacated by the election of Robin Hudson to the NC Supreme Court. Judge Stephens won a full term in a non-partisan election on November 4, 2008.
In January 2007, Easley reappointed her to the Court of Appeals to fill the vacancy left by Robin Hudson's election to the NC Supreme Court. Judge Stephens was elected for a full term in a non-partisan contest on November 4, 2008.