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DEMOCRATIC
U.S. Representative · Oregon 3rd District
Maxine
Dexter
Terms served
House
Years in Congress
Since 2025
Bills sponsored
All time
Bills cosponsored
All time
Current staff
Personal office
Career staff alumni
Distinct people
% with party
Voting record pending
Chapter I
Legislative Activity
Sponsored: 13 bills all time · Cosponsored: 294 bills all time. Showing sponsored bills in the 119th Congress.
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Chapter II
Committees
6 assignments across 1 congress
119th Congress
House
Federal Lands
MemberOversight and Investigations
Ranking memberDisability Assistance and Memorial Affairs
MemberHealth
MemberChapter III
Office & Staff
Current personal office roster · 15 staffers · 3 interns
Staff · 15· A–Z by last name
| Name | Role | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grace V. Banfield | DEPUTY CHIEF OF STAFF | Jan 3, 2025 to Present | |
| Morales Elena Garcia | CASEWORKER | Jan 6, 2025 to Present | |
| Christina I Gray | SCHEDULER | Jan 5, 2026 to Present | |
| Emily A. Hentschke | LEGISLATIVE DIRECTOR | May 1, 2026 to Present | |
| Jeffrey Z. Hudson | FIELD REPRESENTATIVE/CASEWORKE | Dec 8, 2025 to Present | |
| Grace A. Jarrett | DIGITAL MANAGER | Apr 1, 2026 to Present | |
| Gillian M. Mead | LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANT | Aug 1, 2025 to Present | |
| Brian Montes | PART-TIME EMPLOYEE | Mar 25, 2026 to Present | |
| Nicholas R. Pliska | LEGISLATIVE CORRESPONDENT/STAF | May 1, 2026 to Present | |
| William E. Ross Jr. | FIELD REPRESENTATIVE | Mar 10, 2025 to Present | |
| Hunter S. Spence | COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR | Jan 3, 2025 to Present | |
| Katherine A. Tell | OPERATIONS MANAGER | Jan 3, 2025 to Present | |
| Peter M.e. Wedlake | LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANT | May 1, 2026 to Present | |
| Kari A. Williamson | CHIEF OF STAFF | Jan 3, 2025 to Present | |
| Sarah M. York | PART-TIME EMPLOYEE | Jan 3, 2025 to Present |
Interns · 3· A–Z by last name
| Name | Role | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riya D. GirishIntern | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | May 26, 2026 to Present | |
| Andrew S. HappyIntern | DISTRICT OFFICE PAID INTERN | Jun 15, 2026 to Present | |
| Taliek I. Lopez-DuboffIntern | DISTRICT OFFICE PAID INTERN | Jun 17, 2026 to Present |
Chapter IV
Staff Alumni
Former personal office staff · 5 staffers · 14 interns
Alumni staff · 5· A–Z by last name
| Name | Role | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morgan D. Cowling | DISTRICT DIRECTOR | Jan 27, 2025 to May 31, 2026 | |
| Thomas Raymond Crawford | LABOR LIAISON/CONSTIT SERVICES | Jan 1, 2026 to Jun 28, 2026 | |
| Kyle D. Crooke | STAFF ASSISTANT | Jun 3, 2026 to Jun 28, 2026 | |
| Kaitlynne A. Jensen | STAFF ASSISTANT | Apr 14, 2025 to Mar 17, 2026 | |
| Bella W. Royer | SCHEDULER AND OPERATIONS COORDINATOR | Jan 9, 2026 to Jan 30, 2026 |
Alumni interns · 14· A–Z by last name
| Name | Role | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kasaundra A. Bonanno | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | Feb 4, 2026 to May 7, 2026 | |
| Ellie C. Buck | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | Sep 23, 2025 to Dec 31, 2025 | |
| Maris J. Evans | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | Nov 13, 2025 to Apr 2, 2026 | |
| Sam L. Evans | DISTRICT OFFICE PAID INTERN | Jun 2, 2025 to Aug 22, 2025 | |
| Melanie J. Glatter | DISTRICT OFFICE PAID INTERN | Jun 9, 2025 to Aug 29, 2025 | |
| Simone W. Guite | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | May 23, 2025 to Aug 8, 2025 | |
| John F. Halsey | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | Mar 27, 2025 to May 23, 2025 | |
| Acil W. Mecham | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | May 19, 2025 to Jul 25, 2025 | |
| Jordan A. Montovino | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | Mar 26, 2025 to May 16, 2025 | |
| Sadie R. Nichols | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | Sep 22, 2025 to Feb 9, 2026 | |
| Katherine E. Parrish | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | Mar 26, 2025 to May 9, 2025 | |
| Jillian A. Reitz | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | Feb 4, 2026 to May 7, 2026 | |
| Lucas L. Scott | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | Mar 26, 2025 to May 9, 2025 | |
| Alexandra S. Shimanovsky | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | Aug 18, 2025 to Oct 17, 2025 |
Chapter V
Travel & Disclosures
12 trips · $0 combined disclosed value.
Chapter VI
Tenure
Member terms in Congress.