Maxine Dexter

Maxine Dexter (born December 5, 1972) is an American physician and politician serving as a member of the Oregon House of Representatives. She was appointed in June 2020 after the death of Mitch Greenlick. She represents the 33rd district, which covers the Northwest District and Northwest Heights of Portland, as well as Cedar Mill, Oak Hills, and most of Bethany.

Maxine Dexter
Member of the Oregon House of Representatives
from the 33rd district
Assumed office
June 14, 2020
Preceded byMitch Greenlick
Personal details
Born (1972-12-05) December 5, 1972
Bothell, Washington
NationalityAmerican
Political partyDemocratic
ResidencePortland, Oregon
Alma materUniversity of Washington (BA, MD)
OccupationPhysician, Legislator

Early life and education

Dexter grew up in Bothell, Washington. She received her bachelor's degree in political science and communication from the University of Washington, and her MD from that university's School of Medicine.[1]

Career

Dexter served her medical residency in Aurora, Colorado, and moved to Portland with her husband in 2008. She works as a pulmonologist with Kaiser Permanente in Hillsboro.[2]

Dexter said she was inspired to run for office following the Brett Kavanaugh Supreme Court confirmation hearing, during which Christine Blasey Ford accused Kavanaugh of sexual assault.[3] She won the Democratic primary to succeed Greenlick on May 17, 2020 with 40% of the vote, defeating three other candidates.[4] Greenlick died on May 15, so Dexter was appointed to finish out his term a month later.[5]

During the COVID-19 pandemic, Dexter treated patients with the disease, and wrote a letter urging Governor Kate Brown to close Oregon schools in April.[6]

Political positions

Dexter supports the transition to a single-payer health care system. She also supports greater protections for workers, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, increased money for public housing, and stricter gun control.[3]

References
  1. "Oregon Secretary Of State". secure.sos.state.or.us. Retrieved 2020-07-03.
  2. "Maxine E. Dexter, MD". Kaiser Permanente. Retrieved July 1, 2020.
  3. Wong, Peter (February 13, 2020). "Maxine Dexter seeks open House District 33 seat". Beaverton Valley Times. Retrieved July 1, 2020.
  4. Sickinger, Ted (May 19, 2020). "Maxine Dexter wins four-way primary to represent parts of Washington County and Northwest Portland". The Oregonian. Retrieved July 1, 2020.
  5. "Maxine Dexter sworn in to Oregon House District 33 seat, will serve remainder of Mitch Greenlick's term". Statesman Journal. June 15, 2020. Retrieved July 1, 2020.
  6. "WW's May 2020 Endorsements for Oregon Legislature". Willamette Week. April 29, 2020. Retrieved July 1, 2020.
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