Maxine Dexter
Democrat · Candidate for Oregon U.S. House District 3 · Incumbent · November 3, 2026
Where they stand
Moderately left, from their votes in Congress (DW-NOMINATE, Voteview). House roll-call votes, 119th Congress.
Issue by issue
| Immigration | Moderately left |
| Guns | Strongly left |
| Climate & energy | Strongly left |
| Health care | Strongly left |
Voting record in Congress
In the House (119th Congress, 674 votes): missed 1.2% of votes, voted with their party 100% of the time.
Sponsored 20 bills (1 became law), mostly on health, armed forces and national security, environmental protection.
Endorsements
- Labor unions: Oregon AFL-CIO
- Organizations: 314 Action, Jewish Democratic Council of America, League of Conservation Voters Action Fund, National Women's Political Caucus, Planned Parenthood Action Fund, Reproductive Freedom for All and 1 more
More about Maxine Dexter
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Quick answers
- What party is Maxine Dexter?
- Maxine Dexter is running as a Democrat.
- Is Maxine Dexter the incumbent?
- Yes. Maxine Dexter currently holds this office.
- Who is Maxine Dexter running against?
- Loran Ayles, for Oregon U.S. House District 3.
- Is Maxine Dexter liberal or conservative?
- On SpectrumVote's left–right scale, Maxine Dexter is moderately left, from their votes in Congress (DW-NOMINATE, Voteview). This comes from published research, not our opinion.
- Should I vote for Maxine Dexter?
- SpectrumVote doesn't endorse anyone or tell you how to vote. Compare Maxine Dexter's record, funding and endorsements with the other candidates in this race and decide based on what matters to you.
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