Christina E. Stephenson is running for reelection as Oregon's labor and industries commissioner in the Nov. 3, 2026, general election. The race is nonpartisan.

Candidate information

Office sought: Oregon Labor and Industries Commissioner

Election date: Nov. 3, 2026

Ballot status: Certified for the ballot

Education: Bachelor's degree in international studies, American University (2005); juris doctor, University of Oregon (2009)

Endorsements: The Oregonian/OregonLive Editorial Board; Oregon Working Families Party; Oregon Nurses Association; Oregon Education Association; LiUNA! Oregon and Southern Idaho District Council; Deschutes County Democrats; Pacific Northwest Regional Council of Carpenters

Experience and public service

Stephenson has served as labor and industries commissioner since 2023.

She was a founding member of Sephenson Law, LLC (2014–2018) and has been a partner at Meyer Stephenson since 2018. She earlier served as an associate attorney at Mitra Law Group (2013–2014) and as in-house counsel at Beacon Mortgage (2012–2013), according to BallotReady.

On the issues

Workers' wages and recovery: Stephenson told OPB the bureau has recovered more than $17 million for Oregon workers since she took office. On her campaign website, she said she has worked for economic justice by helping shape policies for fair scheduling, enforcement of health and safety laws, and expanded workplace fairness rights.

Paid family leave: Stephenson said on her campaign website she was a leader in the effort to bring paid family and medical leave insurance to Oregon.

Environment: Stephenson said she will work to align the bureau's actions with Oregon's climate goals, including reducing waste and investing in sustainable infrastructure, according to her campaign website.

The Rose City Beat candidate questionnaire was sent to Christina E. Stephenson's campaign. No response was received as of Oct. 12, 2026. The policy positions below are drawn from her public campaign website and public records.