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 replace Robin Hudson, who had been elected to the NC Supreme Court. Judge Stephens was later elected for a full term in a non-partisan election on November 4, 2008.