Maryland's 3rd Congressional District election, 2024

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Maryland's 3rd Congressional District
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Election details
Filing deadline: February 9, 2024
Primary: May 14, 2024 General: November 5, 2024
How to vote
Poll times: 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Voting in Maryland
Race ratings
Cook Political Report: Solid Democratic DDHQ and The Hill: Safe Democratic Inside Elections: Solid Democratic Sabato's Crystal Ball: Safe Democratic
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All U.S. House districts, including the 3rd Congressional District of Maryland, held elections in 2024. The general election was November 5, 2024. The primary was May 14, 2024. The filing deadline was February 9, 2024. The outcome of this race affected the partisan balance of the U.S. House of Representatives in the 119th Congress. All 435 House districts were up for election.

At the time of the election, Republicans held a 220-212 majority with three vacancies. As a result of the election, Republicans retained control of the U.S. House, winning 220 seats to Democrats' 215. To read more about the 2024 U.S. House elections, click here.

In the 2022 election in this district, the Democratic candidate won 60.2%-39.7%. Daily Kos calculated what the results of the 2020 presidential election in this district would have been following redistricting. Joe Biden (D) would have defeated Donald Trump (R) 61.7%-36.2%.

This is one of 45 open races for the U.S. House in 2024 where an incumbent did not run for re-election. Across the country, 24 Democrats and 21 Republicans did not run for re-election. In 2022, 49 representatives did not seek re-election, including 31 Democrats and 18 Republicans.

The United Democracy Project (UDP) is a super PAC affiliated with the pro-Israel lobbying group the American Israel Public Affairs Commission (AIPAC). UDP contributed satellite spending in Maryland's 3rd Congressional District election in 2024. To learn more about how influencers, including activists, lobbyists, and philanthropists influence elections, click here.

Ballotpedia identified the May 14, 2024, Democratic primary as a battleground primary. For more on the Democratic primary, click here.

For more information about the primaries in this election, click on the links below:

• Maryland's 3rd Congressional District election, 2024 (May 14 Republican primary)
• Maryland's 3rd Congressional District election, 2024 (May 14 Democratic primary)

Candidates and election results

General election

General election for U.S. House Maryland District 3

Sarah Elfreth defeated Rob Steinberger and Miguel Barajas in the general election for U.S. House Maryland District 3 on November 5, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Sarah Elfreth (D)	59.3	236,681
		Rob Steinberger (R)	37.9	151,186
		Miguel Barajas (L)	2.6	10,471
		Other/Write-in votes	0.2	862

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 399,200
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House Maryland District 3

The following candidates ran in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Maryland District 3 on May 14, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Sarah Elfreth	36.2	29,459
		Harry Dunn	25.0	20,380
		Clarence Lam	11.7	9,548
		Terri L. Hill	6.5	5,318
		Mark S. Chang	5.0	4,106
		Aisha Khan	2.7	2,199
		Mike Rogers	2.6	2,147
		John Morse	1.8	1,447
		Abigail Diehl	1.7	1,379
		Lindsay Donahue	1.5	1,213
		Juan Dominguez	1.3	1,025
		Michael Coburn	0.7	583
		Malcolm Colombo	0.6	527
		Don Quinn	0.5	408
		Kristin Lyman Nabors	0.5	397
		Jeffrey Woodard	0.4	352
		Gary Schuman	0.4	286
		Mark Gosnell	0.3	221
		Jake Pretot	0.2	162
		Matt Libber	0.2	159
	Submit photo	Stewart Silver	0.1	78
		Dan Rupli	0.0	34

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 81,428
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• John Sarbanes (D)
• Vanessa Atterbeary (D)

Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House Maryland District 3

The following candidates ran in the Republican primary for U.S. House Maryland District 3 on May 14, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Rob Steinberger	25.1	8,766
		Arthur Baker Jr.	19.9	6,931
		Bernard Flowers	17.3	6,028
		Joshua Morales	9.1	3,159
		Jordan Mayo	8.4	2,918
	Submit photo	Thomas Harris	8.2	2,857
		Ray Bly	5.8	2,015
	Submit photo	John Rea	3.2	1,120
		Naveed Mian	3.1	1,085

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 34,879
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Candidate profiles

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Sarah Elfreth

Party: Democratic Party

Incumbent: No

Political Office: None

Submitted Biography:  "Sarah Elfreth broke a glass ceiling in 2018, becoming the youngest woman elected to the State Senate in Maryland history. But Sarah isn’t about headlines – she has built a reputation as one of the most effective legislators in the State. Over the course of her first five years in office, she passed 84 bills into law on issues that actually impact Maryland families – protecting the Chesapeake Bay, strengthening the economy, expanding prenatal care, and helping veterans with PTSD. Sarah isn’t one for slogans – she works to do what is right. Sarah is known for bringing everyone to the table to solve problems. At the beginning of her second term, Sarah was appointed to an important leadership position in the Senate’s budget committee, overseeing tens of billions of dollars of taxpayer investments in transportation, environmental, and public safety programs. Sarah is also a leader outside of the Senate. As a member of the tri-state Chesapeake Bay Commission, she helps coordinate State and federal efforts to clean up the Bay. The Maryland Military Coalition, the Park Rangers, the Maryland Affordable Housing Coalition, Preservation Maryland, and the Maryland Library Association have named Sarah "legislator of the year." The National Education Association, League of Conservation Voters, Sierra Club, International Association of Fire Fighters, and other grassroots organizations have endorsed Sarah's campaign for Congress."

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Key Messages

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Sarah knows healthcare decisions are between you and your doctor – not elected officials or judges. In the Maryland Senate, Sarah proudly voted to expand access to reproductive healthcare and co-sponsored a constitutional amendment to enshrine reproductive freedom as a fundamental right in Maryland’s State Constitution. On Capitol Hill, Sarah will fight to make Roe v Wade the law of the land again and take on extremists who want to enforce a national abortion ban and prohibit IVF.

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Sarah beat an NRA-backed Republican to become the youngest woman in Maryland history elected to the State Senate, where she became a champion for keeping our communities safe from gun violence. In the Maryland Senate, she helped pass laws prohibiting individuals from carrying firearms in public places like schools, restaurants, and churches. She voted to ban ghost guns, increase penalties for illegal possession of firearms, and ensure gun owners properly store firearms unloaded and away from children. On Capitol Hill, she will fight to ban assault weapons, expand background checks, and crack down on illegal firearms in our communities.

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Sarah earned the endorsement of the League of Conservation Voters and Sierra Club, and Maryland Matters described Sarah as “one of the leading environmentalists in the legislature.” She passed laws to increase the oyster population, invest in clean energy jobs, protect our communities from flooding and rising sea levels, and encourage private sector investment in restoring the Bay. On Capitol Hill, she will fight for climate justice, to speed our transition to clean energy, to help communities become more resilient to climate change, and to protect the Bay and its watershed.

This information was current as of the candidate's run for U.S. House Maryland District 3 in 2024.

Rob Steinberger

Party: Republican Party

Incumbent: No

Political Office: None

Submitted Biography:  "I am running to represent the people of Maryland's 3rd District in the United States Congress. Like many of us in Maryland and throughout the U.S., I want to see positive change in how things are being done in Washington. I believe new perspectives, new thinking, and frankly, new people can make the needed difference. I know there are positive ways to move forward. I am a father of three, a husband and I am family focused. I am an experienced leader and have held various business and legal roles at an array of companies including the biggest in the world (Walmart), as well as small start-ups. My career has focused primarily on Strategic Planning, Finance & Operations on the business side and corporate legal support on the Legal side. I have served on the boards of several non-profit boards focused on health issues, education and career training. I believe these experiences and skills will allow me to better represent the people of Maryland."

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Key Messages

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The biggest National issue we face right now is illegal immigration. The crisis at our borders has to end now. We need to properly fund the personnel, infrastructure and a systems so that the laws can be enforced. I fully support legal Immigration.

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We need economic investment in Maryland. We need to attract and support more businesses, large and small. Congress must curtail indiscriminate spending and invest where the dollars have the greatest benefit for families and our communities (early education, growth industries supporting innovation in new computer and clean energy technologies, small businesses and startups.). Innovation investment helps generate well-paying jobs, promotes growth and provides the economic foundation support that our communities need.

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Personal safety- we have the right to feel safe in our homes, neighborhoods, and cities. I fully support our police and other law enforcement agencies lawfully doing their jobs.

This information was current as of the candidate's run for U.S. House Maryland District 3 in 2024.

Voting information

See also: Voting in Maryland

Election information in Maryland: Nov. 5, 2024, election.

What was the voter registration deadline?

• In-person: Nov. 5, 2024
• By mail: Postmarked by Oct. 15, 2024
• Online: Oct. 15, 2024

Was absentee/mail-in voting available to all voters?

Yes

What was the absentee/mail-in ballot request deadline?

• In-person: Nov. 5, 2024
• By mail: Received by Oct. 29, 2024
• Online: Nov. 1, 2024

What was the absentee/mail-in ballot return deadline?

• In-person: Nov. 5, 2024
• By mail: Postmarked by Nov. 5, 2024

Was early voting available to all voters?

Yes

What were the early voting start and end dates?

Oct. 24, 2024 to Oct. 31, 2024

Were all voters required to present ID at the polls? If so, was a photo or non-photo ID required?

N/A

When were polls open on Election Day?

7:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. (EST)

Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey responses

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Survey responses from candidates in this race

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Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

Sarah Elfreth (D)

Sarah knows healthcare decisions are between you and your doctor – not elected officials or judges. In the Maryland Senate, Sarah proudly voted to expand access to reproductive healthcare and co-sponsored a constitutional amendment to enshrine reproductive freedom as a fundamental right in Maryland’s State Constitution. On Capitol Hill, Sarah will fight to make Roe v Wade the law of the land again and take on extremists who want to enforce a national abortion ban and prohibit IVF.

Sarah beat an NRA-backed Republican to become the youngest woman in Maryland history elected to the State Senate, where she became a champion for keeping our communities safe from gun violence. In the Maryland Senate, she helped pass laws prohibiting individuals from carrying firearms in public places like schools, restaurants, and churches. She voted to ban ghost guns, increase penalties for illegal possession of firearms, and ensure gun owners properly store firearms unloaded and away from children. On Capitol Hill, she will fight to ban assault weapons, expand background checks, and crack down on illegal firearms in our communities.

Sarah earned the endorsement of the League of Conservation Voters and Sierra Club, and Maryland Matters described Sarah as “one of the leading environmentalists in the legislature.” She passed laws to increase the oyster population, invest in clean energy jobs, protect our communities from flooding and rising sea levels, and encourage private sector investment in restoring the Bay. On Capitol Hill, she will fight for climate justice, to speed our transition to clean energy, to help communities become more resilient to climate change, and to protect the Bay and its watershed.

Rob Steinberger (R)

The biggest National issue we face right now is illegal immigration. The crisis at our borders has to end now. We need to properly fund the personnel, infrastructure and a systems so that the laws can be enforced. I fully support legal Immigration.

We need economic investment in Maryland. We need to attract and support more businesses, large and small. Congress must curtail indiscriminate spending and invest where the dollars have the greatest benefit for families and our communities (early education, growth industries supporting innovation in new computer and clean energy technologies, small businesses and startups.). Innovation investment helps generate well-paying jobs, promotes growth and provides the economic foundation support that our communities need.

Personal safety- we have the right to feel safe in our homes, neighborhoods, and cities. I fully support our police and other law enforcement agencies lawfully doing their jobs.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Sarah Elfreth (D)

Sarah is known for bringing everyone together around the table to talk about difficult issues, forge consensus, and make progress for Marylanders. As an appropriator, she is a good steward of taxpayer dollars and is committed to holding government officials accountable for faithfully implementing the laws passed by the legislator. She is widely known as one of the most effective environmentalists in the legislature, and has been hailed for her work to protect the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries and to make communities more resilient to climate change.

Rob Steinberger (R)

Spending and taxes

Education The Economy National Security Crime

Healthcare

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

Sarah Elfreth (D)

Former United States Senator Barbara A. Mikulski. She broke a glass ceiling by becoming the first woman elected to the Senate in her own right, and she spent her career fighting for working families across the nation and right here in Maryland.

Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?

Rob Steinberger (R)

In terms of Servant Leadership - Sam Walton's Made in America.

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

Sarah Elfreth (D)

Sarah believes a good representative is deeply rooted in their community and responsive to their community's needs. In her case, that means going above and beyond the job description and working directly with communities affected by flooding and tornadoes to get the help they need from federal, state, and local officials. Sarah also believe it is important to listen to all sides of an issue in order to build consensus and make progress for the people she serves.

Rob Steinberger (R)

Integrity

Honesty

Servant Leader - listens to and puts the needs of constituents above their own ambitions

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

Rob Steinberger (R)

Personal integrity, I am honest to a fault, I am a family-man and I want to secure a better future for my three young children. I know how to bring disparate people and opinions together to find positive solutions and keep things moving forward to resolutions.

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

Rob Steinberger (R)

To truly represent the citizens that elected the official. Understanding their needs, issues, and situations. Additionally, knowing that the work the House does has long terms impact not only for Maryland, but for the entire Country.

What legacy would you like to leave?

Rob Steinberger (R)

I want o leave things better than I found them and help inspire progress.

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

Rob Steinberger (R)

Explosion of the Space Shuttle Challenger. I was 14.

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

Rob Steinberger (R)

I worked in a restaurant (busboy and a waiter) and was a lifeguard (summers) from 8th grade through college.

What is something that has been a struggle in your life?

Rob Steinberger (R)

I have lived a very blessed life. I have worked hard for many of the opportunities I have had, and these have subsequently afforded me additional ones. I have had a few serious health issues, but I have not allowed these to stop my forward progress.

What qualities does the U.S. House of Representatives possess that makes it unique as an institution?

Rob Steinberger (R)

The fact that the house is made up of 435 community members - they live in and amongst the people they represent. These representatives are generally accessible - or at least they should be!

Do you believe that it's beneficial for representatives to have previous experience in government or politics?

Rob Steinberger (R)

While it can help in terms of understanding process and procedure, I do not believe it is necessary.

Do you believe that two years is the right term length for representatives?

Rob Steinberger (R)

Two years is on the shorter side, given the time required for the the legislative process to run its course. That said, it makes it critical for the House members to get to work immediately, work effectively & efficiently to make the impact they were elected to make.

What are your thoughts on term limits?

Rob Steinberger (R)

I support term limits.

Do you believe that compromise is necessary or desirable for policymaking?

Rob Steinberger (R)

Yes, to a degree. Both sides to an argument must we willing to listen to the other side and work together to find solutions that work. Clinging to any argument purely for partisan reasons does not work.

The Constitution says that all bills for raising revenue must originate in the House. What role would this power play in your priorities if elected?

Rob Steinberger (R)

All members of the House must take this responsibility seriously and understand the impact new taxes have on families and our economy. I would want to know exactly why the revenue is needed, how will it be utilized and what is the "return" the US Government will see by taking the steps necessary to raise these (taxes) revenues.

How should the U.S. House use its investigative powers?

Rob Steinberger (R)

Judiciously and in a non-partisan manner on legitimate matters. Weaponizing these powers against the other party wastes time, funds and creates distractions.

What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?

Sarah Elfreth (D)

National Education Association, League of Conservation Voters, Sierra Club, International Association of Fire Fighters, International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Baltimore Metro Council of the International Longshoremen's Association, SEIU Local 500. More than 25 current and former federal, state, and local elected officials including Anne Arundel County Executive Stueart Pittman, State Senators Pam Beidle and Dawn Gile, and members of the Maryland House of Delegates, Anne Arundel County Council, and Anne Arundel County Board of Education.

What are your views on financial transparency and government accountability?

Sarah Elfreth (D)

Sarah strongly supports financial transparency and government accountability. She is a member of the Senate Budget & Taxation Committee, where she chairs the subcommittee that oversees approximately one-third of the State's budget, focused on its investments in transportation, public safety, and the environment. She uses this position to hold government officials accountable. Sarah also chaired the oversight committee tasked with protecting the integrity of the 2020 elections in Maryland.

Rob Steinberger (R)

I fully support financial transparency for our government and its officials as well as full accountability. That said, there are times that certain information or material must remain classified in support of national security.

Campaign finance

Name	Party	Receipts*	Disbursements**	Cash on hand	Date
Mark S. Chang	Democratic Party	$139,633	$139,633	$0	As of September 17, 2024
Michael Coburn	Democratic Party	$229,985	$229,985	$0	As of April 18, 2024
Malcolm Colombo	Democratic Party	$0	$0	$0	Data not available***
Abigail Diehl	Democratic Party	$91,156	$94,109	$-2,953	As of December 3, 2024
Juan Dominguez	Democratic Party	$379,860	$379,860	$0	As of May 22, 2024
Lindsay Donahue	Democratic Party	$0	$0	$0	Data not available***
Harry Dunn	Democratic Party	$0	$0	$0	Data not available***
Sarah Elfreth	Democratic Party	$2,276,074	$2,245,334	$30,740	As of December 31, 2024
Mark Gosnell	Democratic Party	$0	$0	$0	Data not available***
Terri L. Hill	Democratic Party	$206,276	$206,276	$0	As of September 13, 2024
Aisha Khan	Democratic Party	$286,557	$283,056	$3,526	As of June 30, 2024
Clarence Lam	Democratic Party	$914,027	$904,616	$9,410	As of December 31, 2024
Matt Libber	Democratic Party	$3,171	$3,171	$0	As of December 31, 2024
Kristin Lyman Nabors	Democratic Party	$0	$0	$0	Data not available***
John Morse	Democratic Party	$157,565	$155,893	$1,673	As of December 31, 2024
Jake Pretot	Democratic Party	$0	$0	$0	Data not available***
Don Quinn	Democratic Party	$19,688	$20,088	$-400	As of July 16, 2024
Mike Rogers	Democratic Party	$319,534	$314,515	$5,019	As of June 30, 2024
Dan Rupli	Democratic Party	$0	$0	$0	Data not available***
Gary Schuman	Democratic Party	$0	$0	$0	Data not available***
Stewart Silver	Democratic Party	$0	$0	$0	Data not available***
Jeffrey Woodard	Democratic Party	$0	$0	$0	Data not available***
Arthur Baker Jr.	Republican Party	$5,516	$9,971	$-4,455	As of July 15, 2024
Ray Bly	Republican Party	$0	$0	$0	Data not available***
Bernard Flowers	Republican Party	$40,727	$40,727	$0	As of October 22, 2024
Thomas Harris	Republican Party	$0	$0	$0	Data not available***
Jordan Mayo	Republican Party	$0	$0	$0	Data not available***
Naveed Mian	Republican Party	$0	$0	$0	Data not available***
Joshua Morales	Republican Party	$0	$0	$0	Data not available***
John Rea	Republican Party	$0	$0	$0	Data not available***
Rob Steinberger	Republican Party	$51,443	$53,110	$-944	As of December 31, 2024
Miguel Barajas	Libertarian Party	$0	$0	$0	Data not available***
Source: Federal Elections Commission, "Campaign finance data," 2024. This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC). * According to the FEC, "Receipts are anything of value (money, goods, services or property) received by a political committee." ** According to the FEC, a disbursement "is a purchase, payment, distribution, loan, advance, deposit or gift of money or anything of value to influence a federal election," plus other kinds of payments not made to influence a federal election. *** Candidate either did not report any receipts or disbursements to the FEC, or Ballotpedia did not find an FEC candidate ID.

General election race ratings

See also: Race rating definitions and methods

Ballotpedia provides race ratings from four outlets: The Cook Political Report, Inside Elections, Sabato's Crystal Ball, and DDHQ/The Hill. Each race rating indicates if one party is perceived to have an advantage in the race and, if so, the degree of advantage:

• Safe and Solid ratings indicate that one party has a clear edge and the race is not competitive.
• Likely ratings indicate that one party has a clear edge, but an upset is possible.
• Lean ratings indicate that one party has a small edge, but the race is competitive.
• Toss-up ratings indicate that neither party has an advantage.

Race ratings are informed by a number of factors, including polling, candidate quality, and election result history in the race's district or state.

Race ratings: Maryland's 3rd Congressional District election, 2024
Race tracker	Race ratings
	November 5, 2024	October 29, 2024	October 22, 2024	October 15, 2024
The Cook Political Report with Amy Walter	Solid Democratic	Solid Democratic	Solid Democratic	Solid Democratic
Decision Desk HQ and The Hill	Safe Democratic	Safe Democratic	Safe Democratic	Safe Democratic
Inside Elections with Nathan L. Gonzales	Solid Democratic	Solid Democratic	Solid Democratic	Solid Democratic
Larry J. Sabato's Crystal Ball	Safe Democratic	Safe Democratic	Safe Democratic	Safe Democratic
Note: Ballotpedia reviews external race ratings every week throughout the election season and posts weekly updates even if the media outlets have not revised their ratings during that week.

Ballot access

The table below details filing requirements for U.S. House candidates in Maryland in the 2024 election cycle. For additional information on candidate ballot access requirements in Maryland, click here.

Filing requirements for U.S. House candidates, 2024
State	Office	Party	Signatures required	Filing fee	Filing deadline	Source
Maryland	U.S. House	Ballot-qualified party	N/A	$100.00	2/9/2024	Source
Maryland	U.S. House	Unaffiliated	1% of the eligible voters for the district	$100.00	8/5/2024	Source

District analysis

Click the tabs below to view information about voter composition, past elections, and demographics in both the district and the state.

• District map - A map of the district in place for the election.
• Competitiveness - Information about the competitiveness of 2024 U.S. House elections in the state.
• Presidential elections - Information about presidential elections in the district and the state.
• State party control - The partisan makeup of the state's congressional delegation and state government.

• District map
• Competitiveness
• Presidential elections
• State party control

Below was the map in use at the time of the election. Click the map below to enlarge it.

See also: Primary election competitiveness in state and federal government, 2024

This section contains data on U.S. House primary election competitiveness in Maryland.

Maryland U.S. House competitiveness, 2014-2024
Office	Districts/ offices	Seats	Open seats	Candidates	Possible primaries	Contested Democratic primaries	Contested Republican primaries	% of contested primaries	Incumbents in contested primaries	% of incumbents in contested primaries
2024	8	8	3	87	16	8	6	87.5%	5	100.0%
2022	8	8	1	65	16	8	7	93.8%	6	85.7%
2020	8	8	0	79	16	8	8	100.0%	8	100.0%
2018	8	8	1	55	16	7	7	87.5%	6	85.7%
2016	8	8	2	60	16	7	8	93.8%	5	83.3%
2014	8	8	0	35	16	6	6	75.0%	6	75.0%

Post-filing deadline analysis

The following analysis covers all U.S. House districts up for election in Maryland in 2024. Information below was calculated on March 19, 2024, and may differ from information shown in the table above due to candidate replacements and withdrawals after that time.

Eighty-seven candidates ran for Maryland’s eight U.S. House districts, including 58 Democrats and 29 Republicans. That’s 10.88 candidates per district, more than in the previous three election cycles. There were 8.12 candidates per district in 2022, 9.87 candidates per district in 2020, and 6.87 in 2018.

The total number of candidates who ran for the U.S. House in 2024 is also higher than any other year this decade.

Three districts—the 2nd, the 3rd, and the 6th—were open, meaning no incumbents ran. That’s the most open districts in an election cycle this decade.

Rep. David Trone (D-6th) did not run for re-election in order to run for the U.S. Senate, while Reps. Dutch Ruppersberger (D-2nd) and John Sarbanes (D-3rd) retired from public office.

Thirty-one candidates—22 Democrats and nine Republicans—ran for the open 3rd Congressional District, the most candidates that ran for a district in 2024.

Fourteen primaries—eight Democratic and six Republican—were contested in 2024. Fifteen primaries were contested in 2022, 16 primaries were contested in 2020, and 14 were in 2018.

Five incumbents—four Democrats and one Republican—faced primary challengers in 2024. That's fewer than in 2022, when six incumbents faced challengers, in 2020 when eight incumbents faced challengers, and in 2018, when six did.

Candidates filed to run in the Republican and Democratic primaries in all eight districts, meaning no seats were guaranteed to either party.

Partisan Voter Index

See also: The Cook Political Report's Partisan Voter Index

Heading into the 2024 elections, based on results from the 2020 and 2016 presidential elections, the Cook Partisan Voter Index for this district was D+10. This meant that in those two presidential elections, this district's results were 10 percentage points more Democratic than the national average. This made Maryland's 3rd the 129th most Democratic district nationally.

2020 presidential election results

The table below shows what the vote in the 2020 presidential election would have been in this district. The presidential election data was compiled by Daily Kos.

2020 presidential results in Maryland's 3rd based on 2024 district lines
Joe Biden	Donald Trump
61.7%	36.2%

Inside Elections Baselines

See also: Inside Elections

Inside Elections' Baseline is a figure that analyzes all federal and statewide election results from the district over the past four election cycles. The results are combined in an index estimating the strength of a typical Democratic or Republican candidate in the congressional district. The table below displays the Baseline data for this district.

Inside Elections Baseline for 2024
Democratic Baseline	Republican Baseline	Difference
58.6	38.9	D+19.7

Presidential voting history

See also: Presidential election in Maryland, 2020

Maryland presidential election results (1900-2020)

• 21 Democratic wins
• 10 Republican wins

Year	1900	1904	1908	1912	1916	1920	1924	1928	1932	1936	1940	1944	1948	1952	1956	1960	1964	1968	1972	1976	1980	1984	1988	1992	1996	2000	2004	2008	2012	2016	2020
Winning Party	R	D	D	D	D	R	R	R	D	D	D	D	R	R	R	D	D	D	R	D	D	R	R	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D

See also: Party control of Maryland state government

Congressional delegation

The table below displays the partisan composition of Maryland's congressional delegation as of May 2024.

Congressional Partisan Breakdown from Maryland
Party	U.S. Senate	U.S. House	Total
Democratic	2	7	9
Republican	0	1	1
Independent	0	0	0
Vacancies	0	0	0
Total	2	8	10

State executive

The table below displays the officeholders in Maryland's top four state executive offices as of May 2024.

State executive officials in Maryland, May 2024
Office	Officeholder
Governor	Wes Moore
Lieutenant Governor	Aruna Miller
Secretary of State	Susan Lee
Attorney General	Anthony G. Brown

State legislature

Maryland State Senate

Party		As of February 2024
	Democratic Party	34
	Republican Party	13
	Other	0
	Vacancies	0
Total		47

Maryland House of Delegates

Party		As of February 2024
	Democratic Party	102
	Republican Party	39
	Other	0
	Vacancies	0
Total		141

Trifecta control

The table below shows the state's trifecta status from 1992 until the 2024 election.

Maryland Party Control: 1992-2024
Twenty-one years of Democratic trifectas  •  No Republican trifectas
Scroll left and right on the table below to view more years.

Year	92	93	94	95	96	97	98	99	00	01	02	03	04	05	06	07	08	09	10	11	12	13	14	15	16	17	18	19	20	21	22	23	24
Governor	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	R	R	R	R	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	D	D
Senate	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D
House	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D

District history

The section below details election results for this office in elections dating back to 2018.

2022

See also: Maryland's 3rd Congressional District election, 2022

General election

General election for U.S. House Maryland District 3

Incumbent John Sarbanes defeated Yuripzy Morgan in the general election for U.S. House Maryland District 3 on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		John Sarbanes (D)	60.2	175,514
		Yuripzy Morgan (R)	39.7	115,801
		Other/Write-in votes	0.1	287

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 291,602
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House Maryland District 3

Incumbent John Sarbanes defeated Ben Beardsley and Jake Pretot in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Maryland District 3 on July 19, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		John Sarbanes	84.6	63,790
	Submit photo	Ben Beardsley	9.1	6,854
		Jake Pretot	6.3	4,728

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 75,372
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Malcolm Colombo (D)
• Eselebor Okojie (D)

Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House Maryland District 3

Yuripzy Morgan defeated Joe Kelley, Antonio Pitocco, Thomas Harris, and Amal Torres in the Republican primary for U.S. House Maryland District 3 on July 19, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Yuripzy Morgan	33.6	13,198
	Submit photo	Joe Kelley	22.7	8,924
	Submit photo	Antonio Pitocco	20.5	8,041
	Submit photo	Thomas Harris	12.6	4,966
		Amal Torres	10.6	4,171

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 39,300
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2020

See also: Maryland's 3rd Congressional District election, 2020

General election

General election for U.S. House Maryland District 3

Incumbent John Sarbanes defeated Charles Anthony in the general election for U.S. House Maryland District 3 on November 3, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		John Sarbanes (D)	69.8	260,358
		Charles Anthony (R)	30.0	112,117
		Other/Write-in votes	0.2	731

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 373,206
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House Maryland District 3

Incumbent John Sarbanes defeated Joseph Ardito and John Rea in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Maryland District 3 on June 2, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		John Sarbanes	82.5	110,457
		Joseph Ardito	13.4	17,877
	Submit photo	John Rea	4.2	5,571

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 133,905
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Carole Brown (D)

Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House Maryland District 3

Charles Anthony defeated Reba Hawkins, Thomas Harris, Rob Seyfferth, and Joshua Morales in the Republican primary for U.S. House Maryland District 3 on June 2, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Charles Anthony	41.7	12,040
		Reba Hawkins	22.6	6,535
	Submit photo	Thomas Harris	16.0	4,623
	Submit photo	Rob Seyfferth	11.1	3,210
		Joshua Morales	8.6	2,487

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 28,895
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Michael Jette (R)

2018

See also: Maryland's 3rd Congressional District election, 2018

General election

General election for U.S. House Maryland District 3

Incumbent John Sarbanes defeated Charles Anthony and David Lashar in the general election for U.S. House Maryland District 3 on November 6, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		John Sarbanes (D)	69.1	202,407
		Charles Anthony (R)	28.3	82,774
		David Lashar (L)	2.6	7,476
		Other/Write-in votes	0.1	223

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 292,880 (100.00% precincts reporting)
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House Maryland District 3

Incumbent John Sarbanes defeated Adam DeMarco, Eduardo Rosas, and John Rea in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Maryland District 3 on June 26, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		John Sarbanes	82.3	64,567
		Adam DeMarco	8.6	6,778
		Eduardo Rosas	6.2	4,847
	Submit photo	John Rea	2.9	2,300

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified.	Total votes: 78,492
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House Maryland District 3

Charles Anthony defeated Thomas Harris and Rob Seyfferth in the Republican primary for U.S. House Maryland District 3 on June 26, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Charles Anthony	43.6	6,935
	Submit photo	Thomas Harris	36.0	5,722
	Submit photo	Rob Seyfferth	20.5	3,254

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified.	Total votes: 15,911
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See also

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Footnotes

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Maryland's current delegation to the United States Congress

Senators

Angela Alsobrooks (D)

Chris Hollen (D)

Representatives

District 1

Andrew Harris (R)

District 2

John Olszewski (D)

District 3

Sarah Elfreth (D)

District 4

Glenn Ivey (D)

District 5

Steny Hoyer (D)

District 6

April McClain-Delaney (D)

District 7

Kweisi Mfume (D)

District 8

Jamie Raskin (D)

Democratic Party (9)

Republican Party (1)