Sarah Elfreth — U.S. Representative for MD-3
Sarah Elfreth is a Democrat Representative representing Maryland (district 3), serving a term from 2025-01-03 to 2027-01-03.
Overview
| Party | Democrat |
|---|---|
| Chamber | Representative |
| State | Maryland |
| District | MD-3 |
| Current term | 2025-01-03 – 2027-01-03 |
| Born | 1988-09-09 |
| Bioguide ID | E000301 |
Election & Term History
Sarah Elfreth has held 1 term in Congress on record, first elected in 2025.
| Term | Office | Party |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-01-03 – 2027-01-03 | U.S. Representative for MD-3 | Democrat |
Voting Record
In the 119th Congress, Sarah Elfreth has cast 548 recorded votes. Based on DW-NOMINATE ideology scoring (Voteview, UCLA) -- a standard academic measure derived from actual roll-call vote patterns, not self-description -- Sarah Elfreth is more conservative than 54% of House Democrats on the liberal-conservative spectrum this Congress.
| Ideology score (DW-NOMINATE, dim. 1) | -0.381 |
|---|---|
| Position within party | more conservative than 54% of House Democrats |
| Recorded votes this Congress | 548 |
| Votes with own party | 98.3% of contested roll-call votes |
| Missed votes | 0 of 643 (0.0%) |
Scale runs roughly -1 (most liberal) to +1 (most conservative); scores are relative rankings among the member's own chamber and party, not an absolute measure. "Votes with own party" compares each Yea/Nay vote to that party's majority position on the same roll call, for every recorded vote so far in the 119th Congress.
Frequently Asked Questions
What party is Sarah Elfreth in?
Sarah Elfreth is a Democrat, currently serving as U.S. Representative for MD-3.
How long has Sarah Elfreth served in Congress?
Sarah Elfreth's first term on record began in 2025, and their current term runs from 2025-01-03 to 2027-01-03.
How does Sarah Elfreth's voting record compare to the rest of their party?
Based on DW-NOMINATE ideology scoring (Voteview, UCLA), Sarah Elfreth is more conservative than 54% of House Democrats in the 119th Congress, having cast 548 recorded votes.
How often does Sarah Elfreth vote with their own party?
Sarah Elfreth has voted with the majority of their own party on 98.3% of contested roll-call votes so far in the 119th Congress, missing 0 of 643 recorded votes (0.0%).