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Sarah Elfreth

Sarah Elfreth has represented Maryland’s 3rd district in the U.S. House since 2025. On the November 3, 2026 ballot for re-election.

Elfreth served in the Maryland Senate from 2019 to 2025.

Party: Democrat
In House: Since 2025
Age: 38
Committees: 2
Next election: Nov 3, 2026

HOUSE SINCE: 2025
COMMITTEES: 2
AGE: 38

Photo: Official portrait, GPO Member Guide / Public domain

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2026 MD U.S. House district 3 general election · 2026-11-03 · No sourced statements are available for this campaign yet.

Sarah Elfreth’s voting record

119TH CONGRESS · 676 ROLL CALLS · 376 KEY

Key votes cast by Rep. Elfreth in the 119th Congress, newest first
DATE	MEASURE	VOTE	DEM MAJORITY	RESULT
SEP 16	S. 2403Retire through Ownership Act	YEA	YEA 209–0	Passed 401–142/3 NEEDED
SEP 16	H.R. 9497Water Resources Development Act of 2026	YEA	YEA 212–0	Passed 415–92/3 NEEDED
SEP 16	H.R. 9340Ratepayer Protection Act	YEA	YEA 206–3	Passed 417–32/3 NEEDED
SEP 16	H.J.Res. 213Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, o…	NAY	NAY 207–3	Passed 214–208
SEP 16	H.R. 10326PROOF Act	NAY	NAY 206–6	Passed 217–207
SEP 16	H.R. 9576National Fraud Enforcement Division Act of 2026	YEA	YEA 139–72	Passed 352–72
SEP 16	H.R. 5334Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026BROKE W/ PARTY	YEA	NAY 152–58	Passed 262–159
SEP 15	H.Con.Res. 93Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove…	YEA	YEA 213–0	Passed 220–204
SEP 15	H.J.Res. 210Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, o…	NAY	NAY 210–3	Passed 216–211
SEP 15	H.R. 9500Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act	YEA	YEA 212–0	Passed 408–172/3 NEEDED
SEP 15	H.R. 2140Diesel Emissions Reduction Act of 2025	YEA	YEA 212–0	Passed 343–792/3 NEEDED
SEP 15	H.R. 4646Whistleblower Protection Act of 2025	YEA	YEA 213–0	Passed 424–02/3 NEEDED
SEP 15	H.R. 8278Fostering the Use of Technology to Uphold Regulatory Effectiveness in Supervision Act	YEA	YEA 213–0	Passed 417–72/3 NEEDED
SEP 15	H.R. 2978GUARD Act	YEA	YEA 210–0	Passed 414–72/3 NEEDED
SEP 14	H.R. 3276Local Communities & Bird Habitat Stewardship Act of 2026	YEA	YEA 206–0	Passed 345–602/3 NEEDED
SEP 14	H.R. 4219National Wildlife Refuge System Invasive Species Strike Team Act of 2025	YEA	YEA 205–0	Passed 371–332/3 NEEDED
SEP 03	H.R. 4795Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act of 2026	NAY	NAY 167–33	Passed 237–169
SEP 02	H.R. 1501Protecting Domestic Mining Act of 2025	NAY	NAY 201–7	Passed 218–201
SEP 02	H.J.Res. 1Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require that the Supre…	NAY	NAY 205–1	Failed 212–2062/3 NEEDED
SEP 01	H.R. 9436Northeast Lobsterman Protection Act of 2026	NAY	NAY 193–10	Passed 219–196
SEP 01	H.R. 6500Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027	YEA	YEA 176–29	Passed 370–482/3 NEEDED
AUG 31	S. 32LACA	YEA	YEA 191–0	Passed 378–102/3 NEEDED
AUG 31	S. 307Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act	YEA	YEA 189–0	Passed 376–82/3 NEEDED
JUL 23	H.R. 8884Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act	NAY	NAY 188–19	Passed 232–188
JUL 23	H.Con.Res. 89Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove…	YEA	YEA 210–0	Passed 214–208

Bills sponsored by Sarah Elfreth in the 119th Congress

16Sponsored

1Out of cmte

1Passed House

0Became law

SPONSORED · 119TH CONGRESS

Sponsored16

Out of committee1

Passed House1

Became law0

Plus 358 bills cosponsored this Congress.

Bills sponsored in the 119th Congress, with each bill’s stage and cosponsors
BILL	TITLE · POLICY AREA	STAGE	COSPON.
H.R. 4294	MAWS Act of 2026PUBLIC LANDS AND NATURAL RESOURCES	Passed House	10 COSPON.
H.R. 9188	Military Readiness Permitting Efficiency Act of 2026ARMED FORCES AND NATIONAL SECURITY	Introduced	1 COSPON.
H.R. 7251	Prohibit Partisan Park Passes ActPUBLIC LANDS AND NATURAL RESOURCES	Introduced	24 COSPON.
H.R. 7788	Maryland Whole Watershed Program Federal Partnership ActENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION	Introduced	4 COSPON.
H.R. 7494	Preventing Domestic Violence Homicides Through Lethality Assessment Training and Technical Assistance ActCRIME AND LAW ENFORCEMENT	Introduced	7 COSPON.
H.R. 7061	Protecting American Energy Security Act of 2026ENERGY	Introduced	3 COSPON.
H.R. 6631	Establishing Cyber Security Educational Programs at Academic Institutions ActSCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, COMMUNICATIONS	Introduced	1 COSPON.
H.R. 6630	Expanding Mental Health Access for Cyber Command Personnel ActARMED FORCES AND NATIONAL SECURITY	Introduced	1 COSPON.
H.R. 6629	Developing Master Plans for Military Service Academies Act of 2025ARMED FORCES AND NATIONAL SECURITY	Introduced	1 COSPON.
H.R. 6628	Protect Greenbury Point Conservation Area ActARMED FORCES AND NATIONAL SECURITY	Introduced	0 COSPON.
H.R. 6627	Improving the Enlisted to Officer Judge Advocate Program ActARMED FORCES AND NATIONAL SECURITY	Introduced	1 COSPON.
H.R. 6184	NOAA Data Preservation ActPUBLIC LANDS AND NATURAL RESOURCES	Introduced	17 COSPON.

Plus 358 bills cosponsored this Congress.

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Maryland lawmakers meet to discuss future of Port of Baltimore, modernization investments

Elfreth described potential Coast Guard yard investments and said the delegation plans a comprehensive strategy for the port.

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Maryland lawmakers meet to discuss future of Port of Baltimore, modernization investments

Elfreth described potential Coast Guard yard investments and said the delegation plans a comprehensive strategy for the port.

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Sarah Elfreth at a glance

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Sarah Elfreth’s committee assignments

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Sarah Elfreth’s career and background

PUBLIC SERVICE · 2019 – PRESENT

2026 election: Maryland’s 3rd District

NEXT ELECTION · MD-3

LAST RESULT · NOV 2024 GENERAL

IN THIS RACE · 2026

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Sarah Elfreth’s stated positions and sources

2026 MD U.S. House district 3 general election · 2026-11-03

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Sarah Elfreth’s campaign fundraising and spending

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Maryland lawmakers meet to discuss future of Port of Baltimore, modernization investments

Maryland lawmakers meet to discuss future of Port of Baltimore, modernization investments