Maxine Dexter — U.S. Representative for OR-3
Maxine Dexter is a Democrat Representative representing Oregon (district 3), serving a term from 2025-01-03 to 2027-01-03.
Overview
| Party | Democrat |
|---|---|
| Chamber | Representative |
| State | Oregon |
| District | OR-3 |
| Current term | 2025-01-03 – 2027-01-03 |
| Born | 1972-12-05 |
| Bioguide ID | D000635 |
Election & Term History
Maxine Dexter has held 1 term in Congress on record, first elected in 2025.
| Term | Office | Party |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-01-03 – 2027-01-03 | U.S. Representative for OR-3 | Democrat |
Voting Record
In the 119th Congress, Maxine Dexter has cast 542 recorded votes. Based on DW-NOMINATE ideology scoring (Voteview, UCLA) -- a standard academic measure derived from actual roll-call vote patterns, not self-description -- Maxine Dexter is more liberal than 74% of House Democrats on the liberal-conservative spectrum this Congress.
| Ideology score (DW-NOMINATE, dim. 1) | -0.462 |
|---|---|
| Position within party | more liberal than 74% of House Democrats |
| Recorded votes this Congress | 542 |
| Votes with own party | 97.5% of contested roll-call votes |
| Missed votes | 8 of 643 (1.2%) |
Scale runs roughly -1 (most liberal) to +1 (most conservative); scores are relative rankings among the member's own chamber and party, not an absolute measure. "Votes with own party" compares each Yea/Nay vote to that party's majority position on the same roll call, for every recorded vote so far in the 119th Congress.
Frequently Asked Questions
What party is Maxine Dexter in?
Maxine Dexter is a Democrat, currently serving as U.S. Representative for OR-3.
How long has Maxine Dexter served in Congress?
Maxine Dexter's first term on record began in 2025, and their current term runs from 2025-01-03 to 2027-01-03.
How does Maxine Dexter's voting record compare to the rest of their party?
Based on DW-NOMINATE ideology scoring (Voteview, UCLA), Maxine Dexter is more liberal than 74% of House Democrats in the 119th Congress, having cast 542 recorded votes.
How often does Maxine Dexter vote with their own party?
Maxine Dexter has voted with the majority of their own party on 97.5% of contested roll-call votes so far in the 119th Congress, missing 8 of 643 recorded votes (1.2%).