Sarah Elfreth
Sarah Elfreth
MD-03 Democratic nominee?
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JUN 24, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleU.S. Representative
PartyDemocratic
LocationMaryland
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Positions
Economy & Taxes
The candidate supports targeted revenue-raising measures to fund public programs (for example, an excise tax on gun dealers and a payroll tax to fund paid family leave) and backs federal funding for infrastructure and research while opposing budget cuts that would reduce such investments. She has taken actions to protect federal funding and requested relief from utility rate increases for constituents.
Healthcare
Supports extending and protecting health-care subsidies created by the Inflation Reduction Act and has campaigned in favor of expanding access to health care, including actions to expand reproductive and other coverage at the state level. Signed a Maryland Healthcare for All pledge to back legislation that would continue IRA-provided subsidy protections beyond 2025.
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Immigration & Border
Supports protections for immigrants and increased transparency and oversight of immigration enforcement while criticizing federal enforcement practices; has opposed private immigration detention facilities and backed measures to require accountability for immigration officers. Emphasizes assistance to immigrant constituents and oversight rather than expansion of enforcement.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
Supports broad protected access to abortion and reproductive health care, has cosponsored federal legislation to protect abortion rights, and has advocated for enshrining reproductive freedom in Maryland’s constitution and resisting measures that would criminalize reproductive care providers.
Climate & Energy
Supports climate resilience and clean energy investment, advances watershed and Chesapeake Bay restoration, and sponsors/statewide initiatives to expand solar and climate‑resilient projects while pursuing bipartisan conservation legislation.
Public Safety & Guns
Supports stronger gun-safety measures including increased regulation of permits and carry, funding for gun-violence prevention and intervention programs, and other state-level gun-safety actions to reduce gun violence. Advocates using state policy to expand background-checks/permit requirements and to invest in violence prevention and trauma services.
News
Sarah Elfreth is projected to win the Democratic nomination in Maryland’s 3rd Congressional District and move on to the general election. She is expected to face Republican Berney Flowers in November. Recent coverage has focused on the Maryland primaries and the broader election landscape, including possible redistricting that could affect the state’s congressional map before 2028.
What to expect in Maryland’s state primary
Maryland House incumbents are winning their primaries, but will still face opposition
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Maryland’s state primary
2026 voter guide: Maryland’s 3rd Congressional District
Endorsements
Endorsers of Sarah Elfreth for MD-03 Democratic nominee?
Humane Society Legislative Fund
Public figure
Humane Society Legislative Fund endorsed Sarah Elfreth.
AFGE
Public endorsement
AFGE endorsed Sarah Elfreth in its Maryland endorsements ahead of the June 23 primary.
Governor Parris Glendening
Elected official
Governor Parris Glendening endorsed Sarah Elfreth.
State Senator Pamela Beidle
Elected official
State Senator Pamela Beidle endorsed Sarah Elfreth.
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 20262024
2026
LatestCycle 2024
Cycle 2026
Source: FEC
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