Redfield won election to the Nebraska Legislature to represent the 12th legislative district in November of 1998. However, she was then appointed to the Legislature by Governor Ben Nelson on November 30, 1998, after her predecessor Chris Abboud resigned early.
In November 1998, Redfield was elected to the Nebraska Legislature to represent the 12th legislative district. Later that month, she received a nomination from Governor Ben Nelson on November 30, 1998, after her predecessor Chris Abboud's early departure.