Maxine Dexter Secures Democratic Nomination for Oregon's 3rd District
Heavy outside spending and endorsements from pro-Israel donors played a crucial role in Dexter's primary victory.
- Dexter won with 53% of the vote, outpacing Susheela Jayapal and Eddy Morales.
- Super PACs and pro-Israel groups spent over $5 million supporting Dexter and attacking Jayapal.
- Dexter's campaign received significant last-minute contributions from out-of-state donors.
- Jayapal, endorsed by Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, struggled against the well-funded opposition.
- Dexter is expected to easily win the general election in the heavily Democratic district.