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Representative Maxine Dexter (3)

United States Representative since 3 months

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Representative Maxine Dexter (3)

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Representative Maxine Dexter (3)

US United States Representative since 3 months

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Representative Maxine Dexter (3)

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Representative Maxine Dexter (3)

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Representative Maxine Dexter (3)

US United States Representative since 3 months

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Voted yes on HR 43

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Representative Maxine Dexter (3)

US United States Representative since 3 months

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BIOGRAPHY

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United States Representative

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Biography

Maxine Elizabeth Dexter, M.D., born on December 5, 1972, in Bothell, Washington, is a Democratic politician and physician serving as the U.S. Representative for Oregon's 3rd Congressional District since January 3, 2025. She grew up in a working-class family and became the first in her family to graduate from college. Dexter began her medical career as a pulmonologist and critical care physician at Kaiser Permanente in Hillsboro, Oregon. She also served as the first woman Chair of the Board of Directors at Northwest Permanente.

Education

  • Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Communication, University of Washington
  • Doctor of Medicine, University of Washington School of Medicine

Political Experience

  • Oregon House of Representatives: Appointed in June 2020 to represent the 33rd district, succeeding Mitch Greenlick. Elected in 2020 and re-elected in 2022. Served as Chair of the House Housing and Homelessness Committee, leading efforts to pass a $200 million spending bill addressing housing and homelessness issues.
  • U.S. House of Representatives: Elected in November 2024 to represent Oregon's 3rd Congressional District, succeeding Earl Blumenauer. Sworn into office on January 3, 2025.

Notable Achievements

  • Opioid Harm Reduction Legislation: Introduced and championed legislation expanding access to naloxone and decriminalizing fentanyl test strips, signed into law on August 8, 2023.
  • Housing and Homelessness Initiatives: As Chair of the House Housing and Homelessness Committee, led the passage of a $200 million spending package to address housing and homelessness crises in Oregon.
  • Reproductive Rights Advocacy: Supported legislation protecting medical professionals from prosecution for providing abortions or gender-affirming care, reinforcing Oregon's commitment to reproductive rights.

In Congress, Representative Dexter continues to focus on healthcare access, climate change, and safeguarding democracy, bringing her medical expertise and data-driven approach to legislative processes.

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