Maxine Elizabeth Dexter is an American physician and politician serving as the U.S. representative for Oregon's 3rd congressional district since 2025. The district includes most of Portland east of the Willamette River. A member of the Democratic Party, she previously represented the 33rd district of the Oregon House of Representatives from 2020 to 2024, which covers parts of Northwest Portland, as well as Cedar Mill, Oak Hills, and most of Bethany.

100 votes
13 days until Election Day
Tuesday, November 3, 2026 — every House seat and about a third of the Senate are on the ballot.
Born
1972-12-05, Bothell
Education
Inglemoor High School, University of Washington, University of Washington School of Medicine
Prior Occupations
politician, physician
Positions Held
member of the Oregon House of Representatives, United States representative
Country
United States
Chamber
House
Party
Democrat
State
Oregon
Status
Current member
In office since
2025
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