A week after Representative John Sarbanes' announcement that he won't seek re-election, Sarah Elfreth, the Democratic state Senator for district 30 announced her campaign launch for the seat.
She's the first candidate to file for Maryland's 3rd Congressional district with the FEC since the announcement.
“Congressman Sarbanes was an incredible partner for Anne Arundel, Howard, and Carroll Counties, and I will build on his work with new ideas and energy," Elfreth said.
Bernard Flowers, a Republican and Kristen Anne Lyman Nabors, a Democrat had both previously filed statements of candidacy in the race.
Elfreth officially kicked off her campaign at an event on Saturday morning in Annapolis.
There, she was accompanied by several key Anne Arundel County leaders, like Anne Arundel Councilwoman Lisa Rodvien and State Senator Pam Beidle, in support of her candidacy.
“On Capitol Hill, Sarah Elfreth will lead on national issues and will never lose sight of what matters most to Maryland families,” said Senator Beidle. “She understands the importance of federal investments in our district, and she has been a champion for active duty and retired military families. She will be a powerful partner for the communities around Fort Meade.”
“When a tornado ripped through Parole, she helped people get the resources they needed to recover from the disaster and secured millions in relief so residents and small businesses could recover and rebuild," said Annapolis Alderwoman Rhonda Pindell-Charles. "That is the kind of hands-on, community-focused leadership we need in Congress.”
In 2018, Elfreth became the youngest woman ever elected to the Maryland Senate, representing Annapolis and southern Anne Arundel County.
