Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Maxine Dexter

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Maxine Dexter

From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Maxine Dexter made an impact.

Maxine Dexter is an American physician and politician who has served as the U.S. representative for Oregon's 3rd congressional district since 2025. A Democrat, her district encompasses most of Portland east of the Willamette River. Prior to her congressional role, Dexter represented the 33rd district in the Oregon House of Representatives from 2020 to 2024, covering areas of Northwest Portland, Cedar Mill, Oak Hills, and Bethany. Her background combines medical expertise with political leadership.

April 2020: Urged Governor to Close Schools

During the COVID-19 pandemic, in April 2020, Maxine Dexter wrote a letter urging Oregon Governor Kate Brown to close Oregon schools.

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May 17, 2020: Won Democratic Primary

On May 17, 2020, Maxine Dexter won the Democratic primary to succeed Mitch Greenlick with 40% of the vote.

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2020: Represented the 33rd district of the Oregon House of Representatives

From 2020, Maxine Dexter represented the 33rd district of the Oregon House of Representatives.

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2022: Reelected

In 2022, Maxine Dexter was reelected.

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December 5, 2023: Announced Candidacy

On December 5, 2023, Maxine Dexter announced her candidacy for the Democratic nomination for Oregon's 3rd congressional district.

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2023: Chaired House Committee

In 2023, Maxine Dexter served as chair of the House Housing and Homelessness Committee in the legislature.

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2023: Continued work at Kaiser Permanente

In 2023, it was reported that Maxine Dexter would continue to work part-time at Kaiser Permanente as a pulmonologist during her congressional run.

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May 2024: Won Democratic Primary

In May 2024, Maxine Dexter won the Democratic primary for Oregon's 3rd district.

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July 31, 2024: Resigned from Legislature

On July 31, 2024, Maxine Dexter announced she would resign from the legislature to focus on her campaign for Congress, effective August 30.

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November 5, 2024: Elected to U.S. House of Representatives

On November 5, 2024, Maxine Dexter was elected to the United States House of Representatives.

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2024: End of term as representative for the 33rd district of the Oregon House of Representatives

In 2024, Maxine Dexter's term ended as the representative for the 33rd district of the Oregon House of Representatives.

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January 3, 2025: Took Office

On January 3, 2025, Maxine Dexter took office as a member of the 119th United States Congress.

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2025: Became U.S. Representative

In 2025, Maxine Dexter became the U.S. representative for Oregon's 3rd congressional district.

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