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Sarah Elfreth
American politician (born 1988) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Sarah Kelly Elfreth[1] (born September 9, 1988)[2] is an American politician who has served as a member of the Maryland Senate representing the 30th district since 2019. A member of the Democratic Party, her district encompasses the lower half of Anne Arundel County, including the state capital of Annapolis.
Sarah Elfreth | |
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Member of the Maryland Senate from the 30th district | |
Assumed office January 9, 2019 | |
Preceded by | John Astle |
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Born | (1988-09-09) September 9, 1988 (age 35) Barrington, New Jersey, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Education | Towson University (BA) Johns Hopkins University (MPP) |
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Website | Official website |
Born and raised in New Jersey, Elfreth moved to Maryland to study political science at Towson University and later earn a MPP from Johns Hopkins University. She became involved with Maryland politics while attending Towson. After graduating, Elfreth moved to Annapolis, where she successfully ran for the Maryland Senate in 2018, defeating Republican challenger and former state delegate Ron George in the general election. She was reelected in 2022. Elfreth is the Democratic nominee for the upcoming U.S. House of Representatives election in Maryland's 3rd congressional district, having won the 22-way Democratic primary on May 14, 2024.