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Sarah
Elfreth

Sarah Elfreth is the Democratic incumbent U.S. Representative for Maryland's 3rd Congressional District, first elected in 2024.

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Opponents Berney Flowers R+ 1 more Compare race →

Background

Sarah Elfreth is a Democratic politician from Annapolis, Maryland, currently serving as the U.S. Representative for Maryland's 3rd Congressional District. She was sworn in on January 3, 2025, beginning her first term in Congress after winning the 2024 election.13

Before her congressional service, Elfreth represented Maryland Senate District 30 from 2019 to 2025. Prior to that, she held roles including government affairs director at the National Aquarium (2012–2016) and senior director of university projects at Margrave Strategies (2016–2017). She also worked as a research assistant in Johns Hopkins' Office of Government and Community Affairs and later taught as an adjunct professor at Towson University's Honors College.4

Elfreth earned a B.A. in political science magna cum laude from Towson University (2010) and an M.S. in public policy from Johns Hopkins University (2012). She served as a student member of the University System of Maryland Board of Regents in 2009–2010.45

She is the incumbent candidate running for re-election in Maryland's 3rd Congressional District in the November 3, 2026 general election.23

At a glance

Party
Democratic · Incumbent
Running for
U.S. House · District 3, Maryland
Election
Nov 3, 2026
Current office
U.S. Representative, Maryland's 3rd Congressional District
Website
elfrethformaryland.com(opens in a new tab)

Where they stand

Each position links to the page it was drawn from. Quotes are verbatim.

Timeline

  1. Oct 9
    news
    WTOP voter guide confirms Elfreth vs. Flowers general-election matchup for MD-03

    WTOP's Maryland voter guide reported that incumbent Democrat Sarah Elfreth is running for reelection against Republican Berney Flowers in Maryland's 3rd Congressional District, with the general election scheduled for November 3, 2026.

    Maryland voter guide: Governor, congressional seats and referendums on the ballot – WTOP News · Oct 12, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  2. Oct 7
    news
    Elfreth leads bipartisan push for $11 million in Cyber Command mental-health funding

    The Record reported that Elfreth and a bipartisan group of lawmakers urged appropriators to provide an additional $11 million for mental-health support for U.S. Cyber Command personnel following suicides at the command.

    $11 million plan for psychological support at Cyber Command gets fresh boost from lawmakers · Oct 7, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  3. Oct 6
    news
    Elfreth pushes Pentagon to track civilian suicides in annual defense policy bill

    Federal News Network reported Elfreth was seeking to add a provision to the defense policy bill requiring the DoD to collect data on civilian suicides and clarify tracking of suicide clusters, alongside work on reducing licensing delays for military mental-health professionals.

    Lawmaker wants Pentagon to track civilian suicides · Oct 6, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  4. Sep 24
    news
    Elfreth joins delegation announcing $8.6 million in security grants for religious institutions

    Elfreth and other Maryland lawmakers announced $8,627,091 in federal Nonprofit Security Grant Program awards for 49 religious institutions and community centers in Maryland.

    Elfreth Joins Maryland Delegation in Announcing $8.6 Million to Increase Safety and Security in Places of Worship · Sep 24, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  5. Sep 17
    news
    Elfreth joins delegation condemning Trump rollback of Chesapeake Bay executive order

    Elfreth and the Maryland congressional delegation objected to the Trump administration's revocation of a federal executive order coordinating Chesapeake Bay restoration, warning the rollback risked undermining restoration goals.

    Maryland Delegation Members' Statement on Trump Administration ... · Sep 17, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  6. Sep 17
    news
    Elfreth joins Maryland lawmakers demanding answers on ICE operation in Frederick

    Elfreth joined Maryland lawmakers in calling for answers about ICE operations in Frederick on September 3–4 and requesting the DHS inspector general open an investigation.

    Maryland Delegation Members Call for Answers, Investigation ... · Sep 17, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  7. Jul 15
    filing
    Elfreth files Q2 FEC report: $76K raised, $54.8K spent, $335.8K cash on hand

    Quiver Quantitative summarized Elfreth's second-quarter FEC report, showing $76,000 raised, $54,800 spent, and $335,800 cash on hand for the quarter. Cycle-to-date figures through June 30 show approximately $1.14 million raised, per CivicGate.

    Press Release: Sarah Elfreth Seeks Additional Funding for ... · Oct 7, 2026 (opens in a new tab)

Endorsements

  • Firefighters union
    Mentioned in Elfreth campaign ad as an endorser category; specific local or organization not identified. marylandmatters.org
  • Human Rights Campaign organization
    Listed as an endorser on iVoterGuide's Elfreth profile; no date provided. ivoterguide.com
  • Teachers union
    Mentioned in Elfreth campaign ad as an endorser category; specific organization not identified. marylandmatters.org
  • National Women's Political Caucus organization
    Listed as an endorser on iVoterGuide's Elfreth profile; no date provided. ivoterguide.com
  • Sierra Club organization
    Mentioned in Elfreth campaign ad as an endorser; no date given. marylandmatters.org
  • Pro-Israel America organization
    Listed as an endorser on iVoterGuide's Elfreth profile; no date provided. ivoterguide.com
  • AIPAC PAC organization
    Listed as an endorser on iVoterGuide's Elfreth profile; no date provided. ivoterguide.com
  • IBEW Local 26 union
    Listed as an endorser on iVoterGuide's Elfreth profile for the Nov. 3, 2026 general election; no date provided. ivoterguide.com
  • Elect Democratic Women organization
    Listed as an endorser on iVoterGuide's Elfreth profile; no date provided. ivoterguide.com
  • League of Conservation Voters organization
    Mentioned in Elfreth campaign ad as an endorser; no date given. marylandmatters.org
  • Maryland and D.C. State Council of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) union
    IAM's Maryland/D.C. State Council endorsed Elfreth among other candidates, per IAM announcement dated Aug. 6, 2026. goiam.org · Aug 6, 2026
  • Parris Glendening (former Maryland Governor) official
    Former Maryland Gov. Parris Glendening endorsed Elfreth, as reported by Maryland Matters on Jan. 30, 2026. marylandmatters.org · Jan 30, 2026

Campaign finance

Totals filed with the Federal Election Commission for the 2026 election cycle.

Raised
$1.14M
Spent
$836K
Cash on hand
$336K

As of Jun 30, 2026. Filings are periodic, so recent money may not be included yet. ↳ FEC record H4MD03156(opens in a new tab)

Sources 20

  1. [1] Maryland voter guide: Governor, congressional seats and referendums on the ballot – WTOP News(opens in a new tab) Oct 12, 2026
  2. [2] Sarah Elfreth iVoterGuide Profile - iVoterGuide(opens in a new tab) Oct 9, 2026
  3. [3] $11 million plan for psychological support at Cyber Command gets fresh boost from lawmakers(opens in a new tab) Oct 7, 2026
  4. [4] Press Release: Sarah Elfreth Seeks Additional Funding for ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 7, 2026
  5. [5] Lawmaker wants Pentagon to track civilian suicides(opens in a new tab) Oct 6, 2026
  6. [6] Elfreth Joins Maryland Delegation in Announcing $8.6 Million to Increase Safety and Security in Places of Worship(opens in a new tab) Sep 24, 2026
  7. [7] Maryland Delegation Members Call for Answers, Investigation ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 17, 2026
  8. [8] Maryland Delegation Members' Statement on Trump Administration ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 17, 2026
  9. [9] Maryland/DC State Council Shows IAM Union Power(opens in a new tab) Aug 6, 2026
  10. [10] Issues(opens in a new tab) Apr 7, 2026
  11. [11] Elfreth Conducts Oversight of Baltimore ICE Facility(opens in a new tab) Mar 24, 2026
  12. [12] Dunn ad calls Elfreth friend of the GOP - Maryland Matters(opens in a new tab) Jan 30, 2026
  13. [13] Elfreth Votes No on Republicans' Continuing Resolution(opens in a new tab) Sep 19, 2025
  14. [14] Elfreth Statement on Gaza and the Need to Reach a Ceasefire(opens in a new tab) Aug 5, 2025
  15. [15] Elfreth Votes Against Republican Big Ugly Bill(opens in a new tab) Jul 3, 2025
  16. [16] Elfreth Votes No on the SAVE Act(opens in a new tab) Apr 10, 2025
  17. [17] Elfreth Statement on House Republicans Full-Year Continuing Resolution(opens in a new tab) Mar 11, 2025
  18. [18] Elfreth Votes No on “Reproductive Health Care Surveillance Act”(opens in a new tab) Jan 23, 2025
  19. [19] Education(opens in a new tab) Jan 3, 2025
  20. [20] Gun Violence Prevention(opens in a new tab) Jan 3, 2025
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