Sarah Elfreth (MD-3)

Biography

Sarah Elfreth, born on September 9, 1988, in Barrington, New Jersey, is a Democratic politician serving as the U.S. Representative for Maryland's 3rd congressional district since January 3, 2025. She previously served as a Maryland State Senator for District 30 from 2019 to 2025, becoming the youngest woman ever elected to the Maryland Senate.

Education and Political Experience

• Education:

  • Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, magna cum laude, Towson University, 2010
  • Master of Public Policy, Johns Hopkins University, 2012

• Political Experience:

  • Student Member, University System of Maryland Board of Regents, 2009-2010
  • Director of Government Affairs, National Aquarium, 2010-2012
  • Senior Director of University Projects, Margrave Strategies, 2016-2017
  • Maryland State Senator, District 30, 2019-2025
  • U.S. Representative, Maryland's 3rd Congressional District, 2025-present

Notable Achievements and Positions

• Passed 84 bipartisan bills during her tenure in the Maryland Senate, addressing issues such as state park investments, broadband access, veterans' treatment, prenatal care, and environmental protection.
• Served on the Budget & Taxation Committee, chairing the Subcommittee on Public Safety, Transportation, and Environment.
• Member of the Chesapeake Bay Commission, collaborating with colleagues from Pennsylvania and Virginia on regional environmental policies.
• Recognized as a Preservation Champion in 2023 for her contributions to preservation, conservation, and environmental legislation.
• Endorsed by EMILY's List for her commitment to pro-choice policies and women's rights.

Elfreth continues to advocate for environmental conservation, public safety, and community development in her role as a U.S. Representative.