Christina Stephenson
American politician

Christina Stephenson

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American politician
Gender:
Female
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Birth:
(Washington County, Oregon, USA)
Education:
Hillsboro High School
Bachelor of Arts
American University
( - 2005)
Juris Doctor
University of Oregon School of Law
( - 2009)
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Introduction

Christina Erin Stephenson is an American attorney and politician from Oregon. She currently serves as the Oregon Commissioner of Labor. She previously ran as a Democrat for a seat in the Oregon House of Representatives.

Early life and career

Stephenson was born and raised in Washington County, Oregon. She graduated from Hillsboro High School. She earned a bachelor's degree from American University in international politics in 2005 and a Juris Doctor from the University of Oregon School of Law in 2009. She joined the Portland, Oregon, law firm Meyer Stephenson and became a partner.

Political career

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

Stephenson's husband, Eric Wasik, is also an attorney. They have a son together.

Electoral history

Party Candidate Votes %
Nonpartisan Christina E Stephenson 916,455 60.7
Nonpartisan Cheri Helt 582,609 38.6
Write-in 9,826 0.7
Total votes 1,508,890 100%