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Politics in Dexter

Who represents Dexter

Dexter is represented in Congress by Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley and Representative Val T. Hoyle. Tina Kotek is governor.

Ron WydenJeff MerkleyVal T. Hoyle6 people represent Dexter →
Election Day31days to goTuesday, November 3, 2026
Your representatives
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in Washington and Oregon

What stands out about civic life in Dexter

Read from the official results and the seats below. Party is shown as the official record.

★ What stands out · In Oregon

Who represents Dexter in state government

The governor, and the legislators whose districts cover Dexter.

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Tina KotekGovernor of OregonDemocrat · Since 2023Website ↗503-378-4582
State Senate · District 6
Cedric HaydenState SenatorRepublicanWebsite ↗Email
State House · District 12
Darin HarbickState RepresentativeRepublicanWebsite ↗Email
Elections · 2024 general election

How Lane County voted in 2024

Official results for all of Lane County. Dexter’s own results aren’t published in a form we can match to the town exactly, so these are the county’s.

President211,285 votes
Kamala D HarrisDemocrat59.5%
Donald J TrumpRepublican36.6%
Others3.8%

Oregon: Harris 55.3%, Trump 41.0%

U.S. House · Oregon's 4th District378,261 votes
Val HoyleDemocrat51.8%
Monique DespainRepublican43.9%
Others4.3%

Whole-district result

DemocratRepublicanLibertarianIndependent / other

Percentages are of votes for candidates; blank and spoiled ballots aren’t counted. Party colors are neutral on purpose.

On your ballot

Election Day is November 3: 31 days away

What Oregon voters decide this November, and how to take part.

On the November 2026 ballot in Oregon
  • U.S. SenateOne of Oregon’s two seats (now Ron Wyden, Jeff Merkley)
  • U.S. HouseEvery seat, every two years (now Val T. Hoyle)
  • GovernorNow Tina Kotek
  • State legislatureThe 2 seats that cover Dexter are listed below

Plus local offices and questions. Your sample ballot from the town or state has the final list.

How to vote in Dexter
  • Register or check your registration at vote.gov.
  • Ask the town clerk about absentee ballots and early voting.
  • Bring the ID your state asks for.

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In Washington

Who represents Dexter in Congress

Two senators for all of Oregon, and one House member for the district.

U.S. Senate Both senators represent all of Oregon
Ron Wyden
Ron WydenU.S. SenatorDemocrat · Since 1996Website ↗202-224-5244
Jeff Merkley
Jeff MerkleyU.S. SenatorDemocrat · Since 2009Website ↗202-224-3753
U.S. House · Oregon's 4th District
Val T. Hoyle
Val T. HoyleU.S. RepresentativeDemocrat · Since 2023Website ↗202-225-6416

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Sources: election results from the MIT Election Data + Science Lab, official 2024 precinct returns (statewide totals from its official state files); percentages are of votes for candidates. Congressional and state legislative districts: U.S. Census Bureau (119th Congress, 2024 state districts), matched to Dexter by land area. Members of Congress: the congress-legislators project (portraits public domain). Governors and state legislators: Open States. Local officials: Open States and Wikidata. Turnout = votes for president per adult resident (Census), a rough guide, not official turnout.

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