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Maryland's 3rd Congressional District (MD-3)

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Sarah Elfreth, a Democrat, has represented the district since 2025.

The district includes all of Howard County and parts of Anne Arundel and Carroll counties.

According to the Census Bureau's 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the district has a population of 781,479, a median household income of $133,046, and a median age of 39.8. Of residents 25 and older, 52.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Representative

Official portrait of Sarah Elfreth, U.S. Representative for Maryland's 3rd District
Sarah Elfreth

U.S. Representative for Maryland's 3rd District · Democrat

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2026 election

Elfreth has filed with the FEC to run for this seat in 2026. 2 candidates for the seat have reported receipts to the FEC.

2 candidates have reported raising money for the 2026 MD-3 race to the FEC.

Election Day: Tuesday, November 3, 2026

Candidates for MD-3 in 2026 who reported raising money to the FEC
CandidatePartyRaisedCash on handThrough
Sarah Elfreth (incumbent)Democratic$1,141,516$335,826Jun 30
Bernard FlowersRepublican$12,708$2,016Jun 30

Includes primary candidates; FEC filings do not record primary results. FEC race page

District profile

Population
781,479
Median household income
$133,046
Median age
39.8
Bachelor's degree or higher
52.8%

Census Bureau, 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates

Maryland senators

Neighboring districts

  • MD-2 · Johnny Olszewski (D)
  • MD-4 · Glenn Ivey (D)
  • MD-5 · Steny Hoyer (D)
  • MD-6 · April McClain Delaney (D)
  • MD-7 · Kweisi Mfume (D)
  • MD-8 · Jamie Raskin (D)

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