Maryland's 3rd Congressional District: Map, Representative, Demographics
Counties in this district
- Anne Arundel County
- Carroll County
- Howard County
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Your representatives
Sarah Elfreth
Democrat
Representative since Jan 3, 2025
Raised $1,141,516 · Cash on hand $335,826 (2026 cycle) · FEC filing ↗ · Through Jun 30, 2026
How Sarah Elfreth voted
| Date | Measure | Position | Chamber result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/16/26 | House On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass Suspension of the rulesA fast-track House procedure, usually for measures expected to have broad support. Debate is limited to 40 minutes, no amendments can be offered, and it needs a two-thirds vote of members voting — not a simple majority. A yes vote passes the bill.Rules of the House, Rule XV, clause 1 ↗ Passage | Yea | Passed |
| 9/16/26 | House On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Suspension of the rulesA fast-track House procedure, usually for measures expected to have broad support. Debate is limited to 40 minutes, no amendments can be offered, and it needs a two-thirds vote of members voting — not a simple majority. A yes vote passes the bill. “As amended” means changes written into the motion itself are included.Rules of the House, Rule XV, clause 1 ↗ Passage | Yea | Passed |
| 9/16/26 | House On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Suspension of the rulesA fast-track House procedure, usually for measures expected to have broad support. Debate is limited to 40 minutes, no amendments can be offered, and it needs a two-thirds vote of members voting — not a simple majority. A yes vote passes the bill. “As amended” means changes written into the motion itself are included.Rules of the House, Rule XV, clause 1 ↗ Passage | Yea | Passed |
| 9/16/26 | House On Passage PassageThe vote on whether this chamber approves the measure — usually by a simple majority of those voting. It becomes law only once both chambers pass the same text and the president signs it, or Congress overrides a veto.House: The Legislative Process ↗ Passage | Nay | Passed |
| 9/16/26 | House On Passage PassageThe vote on whether this chamber approves the measure — usually by a simple majority of those voting. It becomes law only once both chambers pass the same text and the president signs it, or Congress overrides a veto.House: The Legislative Process ↗ Passage | Nay | Passed |
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2026 elections
Election day is Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026.
Past results
2022 general election
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| John SarbanesWinner | D | 175,514 | 60.19% |
| Yuripzy Morgan | R | 115,801 | 39.71% |
| Write-ins | 287 | 0.10% |
2020 general election
Held under different district lines
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| John SarbanesWinner | D | 260,358 | 69.76% |
| Charles Anthony | R | 112,117 | 30.04% |
| Write-ins | 731 | 0.20% |
Demographics
| Measure | This district | Maryland | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 782,840 | 6,263,220 | 340,110,990 |
| Median age (years) | 40.5 | 39.8 | 39.2 |
| Median household income | $136,641 | $102,905 | $81,604 |
| Below poverty level | 6.4% | 9.1% | 12.1% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 53.7% | 44.7% | 36.8% |
| Race and ethnicity | |||
| Hispanic or Latino (of any race) | 10.1% | 13.3% | 20.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino | |||
| White alone | 54.7% | 45.3% | 56.3% |
| Black or African American alone | 18.0% | 28.7% | 11.7% |
| Asian alone | 11.0% | 6.9% | 6.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, Some Other Race alone, Two or More Races | 6.1% | 5.8% | 5.8% |
| Foreign-born | 16.1% | 17.1% | 14.8% |
| Veterans (civilian adults 18+) | 8.5% | 6.8% | 5.9% |
Census estimates. American Community Survey 2024 1-year, Data Profile ↗