HOUSE
Maryland MD-03 House2026
RACE AT A GLANCE
RACE TYPE
Incumbent running
Sarah Elfreth (D)
COOK PARTISAN VOTING INDEX
Last updated : Nov 17, 2025D +50
R +50
D +12
Race summary
The 3rd District hosted one of the Democratic Party’s messiest open primaries last cycle, featuring a staggering 22 candidates and $4.2 million in spending from the American Israel Public Affairs Committee.Key Dates
Filing Deadline: Feb 24, 2026
Primary Election: Jun 23, 2026
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DISTRICT DATA
Maryland - 03
DC/Baltimore suburbs: Columbia, Glen Burnie, Annapolis
Population Breakdown
Source: 2020 Census (VAP) for 2026
Past Presidential Results from this District
2024 Election Results
Source: Dave Leip
2020 Election Results
Source: Dave's Redistricting/VEST
RACE ANALYSIS
Race Analysis
Updated: Jun 4, 2025
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