Oregon's 3rd Congressional District

Oregon's 3rd Congressional District is represented by Maxine Dexter (Democrat), who has held the seat since 2025. Dexter has an overall VoteSee report card grade of B, voted in 99% of roll-call votes on bills this Congress, and votes with the Democratic majority 97% of the time. The district includes Portland, Gresham, and Happy Valley. It takes in all or part of 3 counties, and 85% of residents live in Multnomah County. About 700,000 people live in the district, and the median household income is $89,326.

Current Representative

Maxine Dexter (Democrat) has represented Oregon's 3rd Congressional District since 2025.

VoteSee report card grade: B
Attendance in the 119th Congress: 99% of roll-call votes on bills
Votes with the Democrat majority: 97%

See Maxine Dexter's full voting record and issue positions →

2026 Election

U.S. House: Oregon 3rd District

Winner: Maxine Dexter.

Incumbent Maxine Dexter is running for re-election. 2 candidates were on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot.

Maxine Dexter (Democratic), incumbent: raised $1.3M, $189K cash on hand; VoteSee report card B; 99% attendance; votes with the Democratic majority 97% of the time
Loran Ayles (Republican)

Polls: No public polls

See the full 2026 race →

District Demographics

Population: 699,535
Median household income: $89,326
Median age: 39
Median home value: $530,400
Bachelor's degree or higher: 41.5%

Source: American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, 119th Congress boundaries.

How Dexter Voted Recently

Yea on American Enrichment Deployment Act (Nov 9, 2026) — Passed
Yea on Nuclear REFUEL (Recycling Efficient Fuels Utilizing Expedited Licensing) Act (Nov 9, 2026) — Passed
Yea on Retire through Ownership Act (Sep 16, 2026) — Passed
Yea on Water Resources Development Act of 2026 (Sep 16, 2026) — Passed
Yea on Ratepayer Protection Act (Sep 16, 2026) — Passed

Breaks with the Democrat majority

Nay on National Fraud Enforcement Division Act of 2026 (Sep 16, 2026) — Passed
Nay on Continuing Appropriations Act, 2027 (Sep 1, 2026) — Passed
Nay on AI Warnings And Resources for Education Act (Jun 29, 2026) — Passed

Who Held This Seat Before

Members of Congress who previously represented Oregon's 3rd Congressional District. District lines are redrawn after each census, so earlier members may have represented a different area under this number.

Earl Blumenauer — Democrat (1996–2025)
Ron Wyden — Democrat (1981–1996)
Robert Duncan — Democrat (1975–1981)
Edith Green — Democrat (1955–1975)
Homer Angell — Republican (1939–1955)
Nan Honeyman — Democrat (1937–1939)
William Ekwall — Republican (1935–1937)
Charles Martin — Democrat (1931–1935)
Franklin Korell — Republican (1927–1931)
Maurice Crumpacker — Republican (1925–1927)
Elton Watkins — Democrat (1923–1925)
Clifton McArthur — Republican (1915–1923)

Where the District Is

Oregon's 3rd Congressional District covers 1,386 square miles of land. Boundaries are for the current (119th) Congress.

Counties

Multnomah County (part): 85% of residents
Clackamas County (part): 12% of residents
Hood River County: 3% of residents

Largest communities

Portland (part)
Gresham
Happy Valley (part)
Troutdale
Sandy
Damascus (part)
Fairview
Hood River

Neighboring Districts

Oregon's 1st Congressional District — Suzanne Bonamici (Democrat)
Oregon's 2nd Congressional District — Cliff Bentz (Republican)
Oregon's 5th Congressional District — Janelle Bynum (Democrat)
Washington's 3rd Congressional District — Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (Democrat)
Washington's 4th Congressional District — Dan Newhouse (Republican)

Oregon's U.S. Senators

Ron Wyden — Democrat, senior senator
Jeff Merkley — Democrat, junior senator