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MAY 20, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleU.S. Representative
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyProgressive Democrat
Age53 years old (Dec 5, 1972)
GenderFemale
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LocationOregon
BackgroundPhysician
EducationB.A., University of Washington
Notable personal detailsMaxine Elizabeth Dexter is an American physician and politician serving as the U.S. representative for Oregon's 3rd congressional district (first elected in 2024; in office since January 3, 2025). She previously served in the Oregon House of Representatives from 2020 to 2024. Dexter earned a B.A. from the University of Washington and an M.D. from the University of Washington in 2001.
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Positions
Economy & Taxes
Supports opposing large GOP tax cuts for wealthy interests and preserving funding for social programs such as Medicaid; favors using tax and budget tools to fund community investments and expand low-income housing incentives. Emphasizes protecting social safety-net spending and resisting tax breaks that benefit billionaires while harming vulnerable populations.
Healthcare
Supports moving toward an affordable single‑payer healthcare system and universal healthcare that expands coverage to include behavioral health, vision, dental, and prescription drugs. Advocates protecting Medicaid and opposing measures that would cut access to health care for families. Emphasizes expanding access and affordability as primary health policy goals.
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Immigration & Border
Supports protecting migrants’ due process and humane treatment, opposes militarized federal enforcement actions in Portland, and has acted to halt deportations and secure release of detained immigrants. Emphasizes oversight of ICE/CBP and rights of immigrants while accepting use of congressional oversight and legal measures to address enforcement abuses.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
Supports protecting and expanding abortion and reproductive health care access, including codifying Roe v. Wade and safeguarding contraception, IVF, and clinicians who provide abortion care. Has championed state and federal measures to protect abortion access and opposed proposed bans on abortion services. Positions emphasize reproductive freedom and access to the full spectrum of reproductive healthcare.
Climate & Energy
Supports aggressive climate action focused on public health, climate resilience, clean energy transition, and protections against climate-driven harms such as wildfire smoke and water scarcity. Advocates federal and state measures to address greenhouse gas threats and to invest in clean energy and resilience for vulnerable communities. Positions emphasize regulation and policy interventions rather than climate skepticism or fossil-fuel expansion.
Public Safety & Guns
Supports expanded background checks, restrictions on ghost guns, and investment in red flag laws and other gun-violence prevention measures while recognizing lawful gun ownership. Has sponsored or voted for state-level measures to limit where firearms can be carried and to require safe storage. Advocates a public-health approach to reducing firearm injuries and deaths.
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Latest report: Cycle 20262024
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Cycle 2026
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