She worked at the United States Marshals Service until retiring as Administrative Officer in September 2001 and was awarded the U.S.
[8] As the general election approached, both parties expected the political environment to be more favorable to the Republican candidates.
Kentucky House Minority Leader Jeff Hoover did note that Mayfield was "turning out to be a good campaigner.
"[9] So it was considered an upset when Mayfield won the general election on November 2, 2010, garnering 53.11% to Pasley's 46.89% of the vote.
[12] In 2015, Mayfield came under fire for tacking an unrelated amendment[13] requiring fetal ultrasounds onto KY HB 177, a bill designed to assure that animals in Kentucky have adequate shelter.