Incumbent
Maxine Dexter
IncumbentMaxine Dexter
OR-03 Democratic nominee?
$10.3K
MAY 20, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleU.S. Representative
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyProgressive Democrat
LocationOregon
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Positions
Economy & Taxes
Supports protecting and expanding social safety-net programs (Medicaid, food assistance) and opposes tax cuts that primarily benefit billionaires; advocates government investments in community projects and clean energy to support working families and economic opportunity.
Healthcare
The candidate supports universal, affordable healthcare and describes healthcare as a right; policy priorities include expanding Medicaid coverage (including to residents regardless of immigration status), capping insulin prices, strengthening public-health systems, and broader public-program expansions to increase access. She has introduced or supported measures to protect Medicaid and oppose cuts.
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Immigration & Border
Supports protecting asylum access and due process for immigrants, opposes prolonged or inhumane detention practices, and has called for dismantling or major reform of U.S. immigration enforcement agencies. Has actively worked to halt deportations and secure legal counsel and release for detained families in her district.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
Supports protecting and expanding abortion and reproductive health access, and has sponsored and campaigned for legislation to safeguard abortion care and resist restrictions. Positions emphasize trusting clinicians and protecting patients’ ability to make medical decisions without political interference. Advocates for federal protections of abortion access for populations such as veterans.
Climate & Energy
Supports aggressive climate action including a swift transition to 100% renewable energy, federal investment in clean energy and climate resilience, and declaring climate change a public health emergency. Sponsors and champions legislation addressing wildfire smoke protections and climate–health policy and has opposed proposals to roll back greenhouse gas protections.
Public Safety & Guns
Supports expanded federal background checks, banning or reauthorizing a federal assault weapons ban, and other stricter gun-safety measures (including bans on ghost guns and holding gun manufacturers accountable). Has participated in medical and advocacy efforts focused on firearm injury prevention.
News
Maxine Dexter is in the news because she was among Oregon Democrats criticizing President Donald Trump over his threats toward Iran. The lawmakers said Congress should step in, and some called for impeachment or use of the 25th Amendment. Dexter was quoted as part of that broader push for action.
Endorsements
Endorsers of Maxine Dexter for OR-03 Democratic nominee?
American Federation of Government Employees
Public endorsement
American Federation of Government Employees endorsed Maxine Dexter for re-election.
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 20262024
2026
LatestCycle 2024
Cycle 2026
Source: FEC
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