Maxine Dexter
Sourced recordU.S. House - OR District 03 · Congressional District 3
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Profile Snapshot
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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. (Source: Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0)
Office sought
U.S. House - OR District 03
District
Congressional District 3
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Five-pillar framework
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Constitutional Government
20%The public record on individual rights, limited government, federalism, and constitutional checks and balances.
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Constitutional Government
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Freedom of Speech
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Religious Liberty
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Second Amendment
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Due Process
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Separation of Powers
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Limited Government
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Federalism / States' Rights
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Judicial Philosophy
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Protection of Individual Rights
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Life, Family & Human Dignity
20%The public record on life, family stability, parental authority, child protection, and human dignity.
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Life, Family & Human Dignity
20%The public record on life, family stability, parental authority, child protection, and human dignity.
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Sanctity of Life
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Marriage
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Gender & Biological Reality
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Parental Rights
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School Choice
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Child Protection
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Human Trafficking
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Adoption & Foster Care
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Family Stability
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Integrity & Public Leadership
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Integrity & Public Leadership
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Honesty
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Transparency
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Ethics
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Corruption Record
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Financial Accountability
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Abuse of Power
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Consistency
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Leadership Character
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National Security, Law & Elections
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National Security, Law & Elections
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Border Security
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Immigration Policy
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National Defense
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Veterans
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Law & Order
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Support for Law Enforcement
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Election Integrity
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Public Safety
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Foreign Policy
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Economic Stewardship
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Economic Stewardship
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Fiscal Responsibility
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Balanced Budget
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National Debt
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Tax Policy
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Inflation
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Government Spending
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Regulatory Reform
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Energy Independence
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Economic Growth
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Small Business
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Ratings & Endorsements
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Evidence & Sources
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- PartialMaxine Dexter is a candidate for U.S. House - OR District 03profile identity· OpenFEC
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Stop Insider Trading Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Stop Insider Trading Act
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2027 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2028 through 2036
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Main Street Act
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Main Street Act
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2027, and for other purposes
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Putting Patients First by Strengthening Provider Accountability in FECA Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on EARLY Act Reauthorization
- VerifiedVoted Yea on To name the Department of Veterans Affairs multispecialty clinic in Marietta, Georgia, as the “Colonel Michael H. Boyce Department of Veterans Affairs Multispecialty Clinic”
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Take Care of America’s Veterans Act
- VerifiedVoted No on On Agreeing to the Amendment
- VerifiedVoted Nay on National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2027
- VerifiedVoted Yea on National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2027
- VerifiedVoted Not Voting on Protecting Privacy in Purchases Act
- VerifiedVoted Not Voting on Sunshine Protection Act
- VerifiedVoted Not Voting on Protecting Privacy in Purchases Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Weatherizing Infrastructure in the North and Terrorism Emergency Readiness Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Improving Travel for American Families Act
- VerifiedVoted No on Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 8800, H.R. 8595, and H.R. 8884; and providing for consideration of the resolution H. Res. 1383
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 8800, H.R. 8595, and H.R. 8884; and providing for consideration of the resolution H. Res. 1383
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Directing the Committee on Ethics to preserve and publicly release records relating to monetary settlements involving acts of sexual harassment
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities in Lebanon
- VerifiedVoted Nay on KIDS Act
- VerifiedRaised $1,818,244.55 in the 2026 cycle
- VerifiedNews coverage: New Bill: Representative Maxine Dexter introduces H.R. 9270: Dignity and Due Process for Children Act of 2026 - Quiver Quantitative
- VerifiedNews coverage: Maxine Dexter wins Democratic nomination for U.S. House in Oregon's 3rd Congressional District - KTVB
- VerifiedNews coverage: Largest federal employee union endorses Sen. Jeff Merkley and Reps. Suzanne Bonamici, Maxine Dexter, Val Hoyle, Janelle Bynum and Andrea Salinas for re-election - AFGE
- VerifiedNews coverage: Oregon Rep. Maxine Dexter introduces war powers resolution in latest attempt to stop war in Iran - KGW
- VerifiedNews coverage: Oregon Rep. Maxine Dexter calls for limits on Trump's war powers at town hall - KGW
- VerifiedNews coverage: Press Release: Maxine Dexter Responds to Trump's Threats, Calls for Congressional Action - Quiver Quantitative
- VerifiedNews coverage: Congresswoman Maxine Dexter tours Estacada businesses, school - Estacada News
- VerifiedNews coverage: US Rep. Maxine Dexter rescues 7-year-old and her parents from ICE detention in Texas - Oregon Public Broadcasting - OPB
- VerifiedNews coverage: US Rep. Maxine Dexter on the state of immigration policy after rescue of Gresham family from Texas detention center - Oregon Public Broadcasting - OPB
- VerifiedNews coverage: U.S. Rep. Maxine Dexter to travel to Texas to visit detained Oregon child and family - Oregon Capital Chronicle
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Bills & Legislative Work
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HR 9510Sponsor
VHA OPEN Policies Act of 2026
Congress 119Introduced 2026-06-29
2026-06-29: Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
HR 9270Sponsor
Dignity and Due Process for Children Act of 2026
Congress 119Introduced 2026-06-11Constitutional Rights
2026-06-11: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
HR 9140Sponsor
MEDIC Careers Act of 2026
Congress 119Introduced 2026-06-04
2026-06-04: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
HCONRES 91Sponsor
Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.
Congress 119Introduced 2026-04-27National Security
2026-04-27: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
HR 8370Sponsor
Dietary Supplement Listing Act of 2026
Congress 119Introduced 2026-04-20Fiscal Responsibility
2026-04-20: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
HRES 1169Sponsor
Honoring the 2026 Olympians and Paralympians from Oregon.
Congress 119Introduced 2026-04-14Technology
2026-04-14: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
HR 8099Sponsor
Plug Offshore Wells Act
Congress 119Introduced 2026-03-26
2026-03-26: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
HR 7980Sponsor
Protecting Americans from Unsafe Drugs Act of 2026
Congress 119Introduced 2026-03-18Fiscal Responsibility
2026-03-18: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
HR 7573Sponsor
Modernize SSI Stipends Act
Congress 119Introduced 2026-02-13
2026-02-13: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
HR 6977Sponsor
Better Care for PFAS Patients Act of 2026
Congress 119Introduced 2026-01-08Fiscal Responsibility
2026-01-08: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Voting Record Feed
Congress.gov / official roll-call linksStored voting records
H R 8884National Security
Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act
House · 2026-07-23
NaySource
H CON RES 89National Security
Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran
House · 2026-07-23
YeaSource
H R 7008
Stop Insider Trading Act
House · 2026-07-22
NaySource
H R 7008
Stop Insider Trading Act
House · 2026-07-22
YeaSource
H CON RES 113Fiscal Responsibility
Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2027 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2028 through 2036
House · 2026-07-22
NaySource
H R 6955National Security
Main Street Act
House · 2026-07-21
YeaSource
H R 6955National Security
Main Street Act
House · 2026-07-21
NaySource
H R 9770Fiscal Responsibility
Making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2027, and for other purposes
House · 2026-07-21
NaySource
H R 8823Technology
Putting Patients First by Strengthening Provider Accountability in FECA Act
House · 2026-07-20
YeaSource
H R 4541Education
EARLY Act Reauthorization
House · 2026-07-20
YeaSource
H R 5362National Security
To name the Department of Veterans Affairs multispecialty clinic in Marietta, Georgia, as the “Colonel Michael H. Boyce Department of Veterans Affairs Multispecialty Clinic”
House · 2026-07-16
YeaSource
H R 9237National Security
Take Care of America’s Veterans Act
House · 2026-07-16
YeaSource
Public Statements
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News They Are In
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New Bill: Representative Maxine Dexter introduces H.R. 9270: Dignity and Due Process for Children Act of 2026 - Quiver Quantitative
1.00Quiver Quantitative · 2026-06-23
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Maxine Dexter wins Democratic nomination for U.S. House in Oregon's 3rd Congressional District - KTVB
0.82KTVB · 2026-05-19
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Largest federal employee union endorses Sen. Jeff Merkley and Reps. Suzanne Bonamici, Maxine Dexter, Val Hoyle, Janelle Bynum and Andrea Salinas for re-election - AFGE
1.00AFGE · 2026-05-04
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Oregon Rep. Maxine Dexter introduces war powers resolution in latest attempt to stop war in Iran - KGW
0.82KGW · 2026-04-27
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Oregon Rep. Maxine Dexter calls for limits on Trump's war powers at town hall - KGW
0.82KGW · 2026-04-18
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Press Release: Maxine Dexter Responds to Trump's Threats, Calls for Congressional Action - Quiver Quantitative
1.00Quiver Quantitative · 2026-04-08
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Congresswoman Maxine Dexter tours Estacada businesses, school - Estacada News
1.00Estacada News · 2026-04-07
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US Rep. Maxine Dexter rescues 7-year-old and her parents from ICE detention in Texas - Oregon Public Broadcasting - OPB
0.82Oregon Public Broadcasting - OPB · 2026-02-13
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US Rep. Maxine Dexter on the state of immigration policy after rescue of Gresham family from Texas detention center - Oregon Public Broadcasting - OPB
0.82Oregon Public Broadcasting - OPB · 2026-02-13
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U.S. Rep. Maxine Dexter to travel to Texas to visit detained Oregon child and family - Oregon Capital Chronicle
0.82Oregon Capital Chronicle · 2026-02-03
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