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Maxine Dexter
D Democratic nominee for U.S. House, OR-03
Representative since 2025
- On the ballot
- On the general election ballotNov 3, 2026 · Oregon US House 3
- Where to vote
- Find a ballot drop box (opens in a new tab) · More ways to vote
- Top priorities
- Voting Rights
- Economic Opportunity
- High-Quality Schools
- Protecting our LGBTQ+ Community
- Addiction and Mental Health
- In Congress
- Representative since 2025 · votes with their party 97% of the time. See the record · Office phone 202-225-4811
- Money
- $1.3M raised, $1.1M spent, $188.6K cash on hand (through Oct 14, 2026). Where it comes from
- Who gives
- 14% of individual money from donors at $200 or less · 77% from Oregon · largest committee giver AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE COUNTY & MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES P E O P L E, $10K
- Outside groups
- $10 supporting Dexter
- Backed by
- Ron Wyden · Jeff Merkley · Tina Kotek and 29 more. As the campaign lists them
- Sponsored most in
- Armed Forces and National Security, Health, Energy
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I believe in the fundamental power of democracy and the imperative of safeguarding every American’s right to vote freely and fairly. Our country’s government has the capacity to do great things, and we must protect our governing structures and make our democracy accessible to all.
I have been a staunch defender of democracy in the state legislature. Recognizing threats from MAGA extremists, I’m proud to have passed protections for voters, election workers, and the integrity of our electoral process. I also worked to ensure ballots postmarked prior to the end of an election were counted. Lastly, I’ve worked to hold politicians accountable, eliminating a loophole that allowed certain politicians to conceal their income sources from the public.
- End Citizens United, getting big money out of politics.
- Pass the John Lewis Voting Rights Act to ensure every eligible voter can exercise their right to vote.
- Enact the For the People Act to limit the influence of money in policymaking, curb partisan gerrymandering, and create stricter ethical standards for our public officials.
- Expand national vote-by-mail.
- End the electoral college.
- Expand statehood to Washington D.C.
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As a former UFCW union member and the granddaughter of a Teamster, I personally understand the struggles of the working class. The deck has been stacked against us for far too long. As a physician, I’m reminded of this every day as I see Oregon families grappling with how to afford food, childcare, and the basic necessities. That’s why I’m committed to leading the charge for a new era of opportunity and a brighter future for every Oregonian. It’s time for Congress to step up and take bold action to expand and support the middle class.
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I have made historic investments in education, affordable housing, apprenticeships, good union jobs, and childcare. I’ve worked to improve Oregon’s new paid family leave program. I’ve also worked to protect our statewide rent control from inflation. Unlike too many others, I had opportunities growing up in a working class household with affordable housing and high-quality schools. Every Oregonian deserves to have the opportunity I had growing up to create a brighter future for themselves and their family.
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- Close corporate taxation loopholes and ensure billionaires pay their fair share.
- Work to bring down inflation and the cost of living through strategic investments and accountability for gouging corporations.
- Invest in housing and transportation infrastructure to work toward building dense, walkable communities.
- Increase the federal minimum wage to $15/hour, tie it to inflation and eliminate the lower minimum wage that exists for tipped workers.
- Establish housing developments that allow our medically complex, low-income seniors to age in place with the support of their community.
- Pass the PRO Act to protect a worker’s right to unionize and bargain for better working conditions and benefits.
- Enact the nationwide provision of paid family and sick leave for all workers.
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Growing up in a challenging home environment, wonderful teachers in a high-quality public school system gave me the support and encouragement I needed. My 5th grade teacher, Mr. McLeod, saw something in me, explained to me what college was (I had never heard of it!) and helped me believe I could actually become a doctor. To this day, I am the only one on either side of my family to have graduated from college. I would never have gotten where I am today without a high-quality public education system and affordable higher education.
I’ve remained steadfastly dedicated to the needs of working families, striving to secure unmatched funding for both K-12 and higher educational institutions.
- Passed a $120 million investment towards improving literacy in 2023.
- Secured $17 million for schools to provide free breakfast and lunch to more kids who need it.
- Passed a $30 million investment in 2024 for summer learning programs.
- Fully funded the $10.2 billion state school fund in 2023 that included $700 million over the current service level to pay for cost-of-living raises.
- Fought for over $200 million for job training and apprenticeships, ensuring our workforce remains strong and competitive.
- Worked to transform childcare services with the establishment of a new state agency dedicated to this cause, facilitating childcare in rental properties and providing record funding.
- Advocate for increased Title I funding to address the needs of disadvantaged students and schools.
- Pass legislation guaranteeing free breakfast and lunch to public school students nationwide.
- Invest in universal pre-K across the country.
- Establish tuition-free public community colleges, leading to a publicly funded system, pre-K through grade 14.
- Push for increased IDEA funding, striving for full funding at the promised 40 percent level to support students with disabilities.
- Support federal funding to modernize public school buildings and facilities, ensuring safe and healthy learning environments and improving community resilience hub development.
- Back funding for high-quality career and technical education programs, providing students with diverse pathways to success in the workforce.
- Reinvest in higher education and prioritize making tuition affordable.
- Champion broad-based student loan debt cancellation and refinancing options to alleviate the burden of student debt and support financial stability for graduates.
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As a college student studying to be a doctor during the HIV/AIDS epidemic, I volunteered at Seattle’s Bailey Boushay House, a support haven for those with AIDS, and worked in Dr. Larry Corey’s renowned retroviral lab conducting PCR tests on blood samples from clinical studies. Witnessing first-hand the devastating impact of HIV/AIDS, and the life-changing effects of new treatments that transformed AIDS from a death sentence to a chronic condition, I saw how bureaucratic delays in drug approval caused unnecessary loss of life. These experiences underscored the damaging effects of decades-long homophobic policies on our ability to use science to save lives.
The resilience and warmth of the clients at Bailey Boushay, despite their isolation and societal marginalization, deeply inspired me. Their acceptance fueled my resolve to champion the rights and dignity of the LGBTQ+ community, especially as transgender individuals face increasing attacks today from politicians. Now, more than ever, it is crucial to promote policies that protect their health and well-being, ensuring access to necessary treatments and advocating for a society that embraces equality and justice for all.
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In the legislature, I have been a steadfast champion for the LGBTQ+ community. I passed legislation finally removing the so-called “gay panic” defense from Oregon law, protecting LGBTQ+ individuals from bigoted harm. I protected access to lifesaving gender-affirming care. With LGBTQ+ youth being at significantly increased risk of suicide, I streamlined suicide reporting to prevent harm from spreading in the community and worked to expand access to care in school-based health centers. I expanded access to PEP and PrEP.
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- Pass the Equality Act to ensure equal treatment in employment, housing, public accommodations, and more, establishing a much needed standard of protection for LGBTQ+ individuals nationwide.
- Hold states accountable for passing anti-trans and anti-LGBTQ+ legislation.
- Expand access to PEP, PrEP, and gender-affirming healthcare to ensure everyone has power over their own body.
- Invest in youth mental health to support our LGBTQ+ youth who are significantly more likely to struggle with mental health challenges amid the ongoing attacks on the LGBTQ+ community.
- Put an end to so-called “conversion therapy.”
- Guarantee that LGBTQ+ veterans receive equal access to benefits and support from the Department of Veterans Affairs.
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The addiction and mental health crises are public health crises. I myself grew up feeling the impact of a family who struggled with their mental health. For over 20 years I have treated people admitted to the intensive care unit after suicide attempts. It is heartbreaking to see people who have lost all hope but it is rewarding when we can help them get both immediate care and access to ongoing treatment. Unfortunately, our ability to get people into mental health facilities and care is far too challenging. Rates of depression and suicide are going up, and this is a deadly combination with the much more potent illicitly manufactured fentanyl people often use to self-medicate their despair. We must take decisive steps. First, we must make substance use disorder treatment accessible and affordable. We also need to destigmatize seeking mental health and substance use disorder care. It is also critical that we address the root causes, not just the symptoms of addiction. Finally, mental health and behavioral health resources for youth must be readily available in our schools and communities.
In 2022 I took care of a young person in the ICU who had unintentionally overdosed on what they thought was an Oxycontin pain pill but turned out to be counterfeit, laced with illicitly manufactured fentanyl. Friends at a party thought my patient was just asleep when they actually were dying. I worked all night to save this young person’s life, but their brain never woke up. I was the one who had to give their mother, friends and extended family the heart-breaking news. I realized this was a tragedy that could happen to anyone’s children, even my own. I had to take action. In preparation for the 2023 legislative session, I brought together a broad, bipartisan coalition and championed the Opioid Harm Reduction Package, which made life-saving antidotes like naloxone more widely available to combat opioid overdoses. I also helped secure investments to better fund treatment programs and mental health services. I listened to our community and helped pass changes to Measure 110 in the 2024 session to keep our communities safe from public drug use and to help get more people into treatment. I firmly believe addiction is a public health issue. We have our work cut out for us.
- Bring in federal investments to expand the number of detox beds and drug treatment programs.
- Dramatically increase access to Medication Assisted Therapy (MAT) for Oregonians, including those incarcerated who continue to be denied access to constitutionally required care.
- Advocate for comprehensive criminal justice reform, prioritizing effective treatment over punishment.
- Invest in mental and behavioral health resources in schools, communities, and our justice system.
- Close the de minimis loophole to allow our government to crack down on fentanyl imports and curb the supply chain of drugs by international drug cartels.
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As a parent, I know many of our children are plagued by anxiety about their future and the future of our planet. As a lung and critical care physician, I witness the direct impact of climate change and poor air quality on people’s health every day. In Oregon, where heart disease, stroke, respiratory illness, and cancer rank among the top five causes of death, the correlation between air pollution and these diseases is undeniable. I will champion a swift transition to 100% renewable energy sources to eliminate our reliance on fossil fuels. This shift is crucial, especially for our socially and economically disadvantaged communities who bear the brunt of climate change’s adverse health impacts. By addressing climate pollution, we simultaneously tackle health disparities, creating a healthier, more equitable future for all Oregonians.
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I passed budgets that allow the Department of Environmental Quality to implement the Climate Protection Program to require Oregon utilities to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 90% by 2050. I’ve passed legislation that makes buildings more energy-efficient to further reduce emissions. I’ve fought for the Healthy Heating and Cooling for All initiative and the Right to Refuse Dangerous Work, both of which will prioritize low-income communities and outdoor workers to prevent heat wave deaths. I championed the bipartisan Drought Resilience and Water Security package which secured over $100 million to mitigate the impact of drought on tribes, families, and local farms. I also championed one of the nation’s pioneering Right to Repair laws, empowering Oregonians to repair their devices, reducing waste, and ensuring companies are held accountable.
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- Pass a Green New Deal to create more high-quality, good-paying jobs for Oregonians.
- Transition to 100% clean electricity nationwide to decarbonize our economy.
- Invest immediately in the development of “smart” transmission grids, especially in areas where renewable energy is being created to move green energy to places where it’s needed.
- Bury electrical lines wherever possible to prevent wildfires and power outages.
- Rapidly expand the availability of electric vehicle charging stations.
- Ban new development of fossil fuel infrastructure both on public lands and offshore.
- Invest in water infrastructure, preservation, and data collection.
- Protect our lush green forests from any attempts to irresponsibly harvest our trees.
- Double-down on habitat restoration programs to protect biodiversity and deter the proliferation of invasive species.
- Invest in expanding clean domestic manufacturing to make Oregon and the United States leaders in innovative, low-carbon, green manufacturing.
- Ban ‘forever’ PFAS chemicals from consumer goods.
- Hold corporations accountable for environmental pollution and secure funds to clean up polluted sites like the Willamette River.
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As a pulmonary and critical care physician, I’ve spent over two decades caring for the sickest members of our community. Every day, I witness the impact that limited access to care has on my patients and on our community as a whole. Our current healthcare system prioritizes treating illness rather than preventing it. I’m committed to making sure we do both and we do it at a cost people can afford. Central to my vision is that every Oregonian, no matter where they live, has easy access to high-quality, affordable healthcare. This will take innovative approaches to providing care, meeting people where their needs are, and making sure we build a workforce that is able to practice medicine without unnecessary barriers that limit face-to-face time with patients. We must work toward the goal of adopting a single-payer model, and it must include comprehensive behavioral health, vision, dental, and prescription drug coverage.
In the Oregon legislature, I have persistently led in healthcare innovation. I have championed improved access to telemedicine, dental and behavioral healthcare; modernization of our public health system; expansion of school-based health centers; upstream investments in housing, food and climate resilience to prevent illness and disease; true value-based payment models that will get rid of our fee-for-service payment system; pharmacy benefit manager regulation and reform; investments in loan repayment for rural health providers; health system reform that incentivizes patient-centered care; a cap on the price of insulin; and expansion of Medicaid benefits to Oregonians, regardless of immigration status.
- Pass legislation to ensure every American has access to high-quality, affordable health care with the ultimate goal of a single-payer model.
- Make sure every American has access to safe, affordable medications.
- Innovate how we attract, train and retain healthcare professionals, making sure we have a workforce that meets the needs of our communities.
- Rigorously regulate pharmacy benefit managers and private equity investors in our healthcare system.
- Improve access to medication, healthy food, and healthcare for older Americans and those with disabilities.
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For too long, those in power have betrayed the people they are meant to represent for personal gain. Donald Trump and his administration are the embodiment of that betrayal. After inciting a violent insurrection on January 6th to overturn a free and fair election, Trump returned to office and pardoned those responsible on day one. He has been found guilty on 34 felony counts of fraud, held criminally liable for sexual assault, and investigated for mishandling classified documents. Since returning to the White House, he has accepted a multi-million dollar jet from a foreign government, stood by as Elon Musk and DOGE raided the Social Security system that 300 million Americans depend on, and weaponized the Justice Department against his political opponents. His former Attorney General, Pam Bondi, shielded the powerful from accountability by refusing to release the full, unredacted Epstein files. His Defense Secretary, Pete Hegseth, has directed extrajudicial killings in the Caribbean, dragged our nation into an illegal and immoral war, and leaked classified intelligence that put brave American soldiers in danger.
The list goes on. Whether it’s Trump, his family, or his cabinet, the damage to our nation’s institutions, our global reputation, and our people is real — and it is dangerous. Trump’s reckless and dangerous actions are manifestations of a larger, chronic issue: the decline of Americans’ trust in their government over decades. I refuse to accept this. Public service means exactly that: serving the public. My mission is to fight for a government that works for you and answers to you. Ours is one of the boldest stories ever told — a government of the people, striving for liberty and justice for all. That story is worth fighting for, and it’s our duty to protect it. Oregonians deserve better. Americans deserve better. I will not stop fighting until Abraham Lincoln’s promise of a government “of the people, by the people, and for the people” is one we can all believe in again.
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In my first term, I have made restoring trust in the federal government a top priority — and in this moment, that means holding the Trump administration accountable, no matter how powerful they think they are. It also means I continue to earnestly show up for my constituents — listening and responding with action that addresses their needs.
When I uncovered that Donald Trump Jr. was profiting off taxpayer dollars through a corrupt deal involving his company, Vulcan Elements, I moved to subpoena him to testify on the record. When top officials at Trump’s Department of Interior were caught using their positions to enrich their own families, I exposed it. I was a leading voice in passing the Epstein Files Transparency Act, and I will keep fighting for justice for every victim of sexual assault and trafficking until they get the accountability they deserve.
When Donald Trump tried to federalize Oregon’s National Guard and deploy troops to Portland, I worked closely with Governor Kotek and Attorney General Dan Rayfield to protect Oregonians and stop unconstitutional federal overreach. I have pushed for the impeachment of Donald Trump and called on his Cabinet to invoke the 25th Amendment after he threatened to commit a war crime if Iran did not open the Strait of Hormuz. A president who makes threats like that is a threat to us all.
Our democracy will be safer and stronger with competent, corruption-free leadership that answers to the American people — not to itself.
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- Pass the Stop Insider Trading Act to prohibit any insider trading in Congress.
- Push to restore government watchdogs.
- Push the impeachment of corrupt cabinet members like Pete Hegseth, Kash Patel, Tulsi Gabbard, Howard Lutnick, and more.
- Continue to conduct unannounced oversight visits at Immigration enforcement facilities to ensure that people are not being denied their rights.
- Fight for the release of the full and unredacted Epstein Files and for justice for survivors.
- Push for an overhaul of how Congress holds itself accountable when elected leaders are accused of misconduct.
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As a mother, I’ve experienced the overwhelming fear of being unable to reach my daughter who was in lockdown for over 12 hours during a mass shooting incident on the University of Virginia campus on November 13, 2022. As a healthcare professional, I’ve witnessed the heartbreaking impact of gun violence on families and communities. As a physician leader I have served on state and national gun violence prevention task forces, and I recognize that this issue goes beyond mere policy: it deeply affects people’s lives.
Since entering the legislature, I have been an effective advocate for common sense gun reform to protect our children, families, teachers, and neighbors. I fought to make Oregon the ninth state in the nation to ban non-serialized and undetectable ghost guns that are used by gun traffickers and people legally prohibited from buying firearms. I also fought to pass safe storage legislation which requires gun owners to secure weapons when not in use. Lastly, I have passed $47 million in investments for gun violence prevention.
- Expand federal background checks to prevent prohibited individuals from purchasing guns without adequate scrutiny.
- Close the “Charleston loophole” to ensure officials have time to complete background checks.
- Invest in state Red Flag laws, which have proven effective in preventing firearm suicides and mass shootings.
- Establish and invest in community funds to support local violence intervention programs to support those at the highest risk of gun violence.
- Champion legislation to prevent abusers under final restraining orders from having firearms.
- Reauthorize the federal assault weapons ban to keep weapons of war off of our streets.
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Safe housing should be a fundamental right, and it pains me to witness the harsh reality of many Oregonians living on the streets. As a critical care physician, I engage directly with houseless individuals who wind up in the intensive care unit, incredibly sick due to exposure and lack of care and services. As a physician caring for people at all income and insurance levels for over 20 years, I have a deep understanding of the additional complexity when housing insecurity intersects with mental illness and addiction. The housing situation in Oregon has reached a critical point, demanding urgent and decisive action from all levels of government.
I chaired the Oregon House of Representatives Committee on Housing and Homelessness in 2023 and 2024 and led the legislature’s efforts to address Oregon’s housing and homelessness crises. In 2023, we passed a historic $200 million investment in Oregon’s housing future within an unprecedented 60 days. Among many other priorities, this package allocated millions of dollars to provide homeless youth and families with shelter and housing. It also supported innovative, Oregon-based modular housing development to begin building units here at home. This year, I also helped lead the passage of another $376 million housing package which will fund homeless shelters, support renters, build critical infrastructure, and boost housing production.
I also fought to protect senior citizens and those living in publicly supported housing from massive rent hikes and displacement. In addition, I negotiated changes to Oregon’s 50-year-old land use laws, making sure we continue to protect forests, farms, and natural resources while also facilitating housing development. I led investments in additional housing for college students and farmworkers. And I helped strengthen Oregon’s first-in-the-nation rent stabilization law to keep families housed and communities stable amidst rising housing costs.
- Invest in new, affordable housing development and expand the Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC), the HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME), and the National Housing Trust Fund (NHTF).
- Incentivize the development of new and innovative types of affordable housing with federal grants and incentives.
- Invest in new green construction technologies to make Oregon a leader in the research, development, and production of emerging, environmentally friendly construction technology.
- Support renters with rental assistance as well as down payment assistance for struggling families to purchase their first home.
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The story of America is the story of immigration — of people seeking a better life, freedom, and safety. The Trump Administration’s assault on immigrant communities is a terrible betrayal of that story. Trump’s weaponization of the federal government to terrorize our community has been heartbreaking, and it must stop. This administration has detained countless people, most with no criminal background, and subjected them to crowded, inhumane conditions. It has unconstitutionally denied the due process that belongs to every person on American soil. They have conducted horrifying raids targeting my community, attempted to federalize Oregon’s National Guard for their ruthless deportation agenda, and instilled fear in the people and neighbors I represent — fear that I refuse to accept.
I unapologetically and unequivocally stand with Oregon’s immigrant community and will vehemently fight Trump’s cruelty. But standing against cruelty is not enough. We must build an immigration system that guarantees dignity, one that protects and expands DACA and provides a clear pathway to citizenship for hardworking, law-abiding immigrants. America must honor its promise as a beacon of hope and opportunity.
During my first term in office, I have conducted multiple unannounced oversight visits to ICE detention centers. What I found inside was inexcusable — disease outbreaks, including measles, and the deliberate refusal to allow children and pregnant people to seek basic medical care. I have helped secure the release of Oregonians and families from ICE custody — people who were wrongfully detained and denied their due process rights. When Kilmar Abrego Garcia was unjustly deported and detained at El Salvador’s notorious CECOT prison, I traveled there personally to demand his release. Alongside 9 other pro-immigration bills, I introduced the CLEAR ID Act and Restoring Access for Detainees Act, legislation designed to end anonymous ICE raids, bring real accountability to the agency, and ensure detainees have access to legal representation. I introduced articles of impeachment against Kristi Noem during her tenure as Secretary of Homeland Security, over her repeated violations of the Immigration and Nationality Act and the U.S. Constitution. During my time in the Oregon Legislature, I helped pass legislation that protected immigrants’ access to key services, like healthcare. I have centered the voices of immigrants, their families, and their communities in my work — and I won’t stop now.
- Work to dismantle and abolish ICE.
- Continue conducting oversight visits to rein in Trump’s immigration enforcement apparatus and expose abuses within the system.
- Pass the CLEAR ID Act and pursue further legislation to bring accountability and transparency to ICE, including voting NO on funding for ICE and CBP until both agencies end unconstitutional raids and fully restore due process for all immigrants.
- Fight to ensure that detention facilities provide proper access to medical care and legal counsel, and that the civil and human rights of all detainees are upheld.
- Work with colleagues to pass legislation that protects and codifies DACA, ends child detention, and establishes a clear pathway to citizenship for hardworking, law-abiding immigrants.
- Hold the Department of Homeland Security accountable for the deaths of Alex Pretti and Renée Nicole Good, and for the terror it has inflicted on Oregonians.
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I have experienced myself how affordable access to birth control and reproductive care are critical to our ability to create a secure future for ourselves and our families. As a physician, I know how personal these discussions and decisions are, and I know that they are best made by patients and their doctors – not politicians. MAGA extremists are attacking our fundamental rights in every way they can. We need leaders who understand the danger to our health – and to our democracy – that can result from being forced to cede control of our bodies to others and who are passionate about protecting reproductive rights. As a woman and a physician I am uniquely able to lead on this issue and as a mother I am determined to protect the rights of my children. Everyone must have the right to control their own bodies.
As abortion rights came under attack nationwide, I was proud to champion legislation that further cemented Oregon as a beacon of reproductive freedom. While in the legislature, I supported a bill to protect doctors and medical professionals from persecution and prosecution for providing abortions or gender-affirming care, including prohibiting the Oregon courts from working with other jurisdictions to impede individuals receiving or providing abortion care.
- Protect access to abortion and reproductive healthcare across our nation through legislative action.
- Expand teaching programs that train clinicians to provide abortion and reproductive healthcare.
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