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.
Redfield was elected to the Nebraska Legislature in November 1998 to represent the 12th legislative district. She then took office through an appointment by Governor Ben Nelson on November 30, 1998, following the early departure of her predecessor Chris Abboud.