
Maxine Dexter
Profile
Maxine Dexter is an American physician and politician serving as the U.S. Representative for Oregon's 3rd congressional district since 2025. A member of the Democratic Party, she previously served in the Oregon House of Representatives from 2020 to 2024, where she chaired the House Housing and Homelessness Committee. A pulmonologist by profession, Dexter advocates for single-payer healthcare, environmental protections, and stricter gun control. She has been a vocal proponent of expanding access to addiction treatment and public housing.
Details
- Born
- 1972-12-05 · 53 years old
- Birth place
- Bothell, Washington
- Education
- University of Washington (Bachelor of Science, Doctor of Medicine)
- Career
- Pulmonologist, critical care medicine specialist

