Democrat Sarah Elfreth has made history by winning an open seat in the 3rd Congressional District in Maryland, becoming the first woman in eight years to represent the state in the U.S. House. The 36-year-old state senator defeated Republican attorney Rob Steinberger in the heavily Democratic area. Additionally, Angela Alsobrooks made history by becoming the first Black woman senator elected from Maryland. Democrat Johnny Olszewski Jr. also won an open House seat in the 2nd District.
In the closely watched race between Democrat April McClain Delaney and Republican Neil Parrott in the 6th District, the outcome was too close to call, with mail-in ballots to be counted. Other incumbents like Reps. Andy Harris, Glenn Ivey, Steny Hoyer, Kweisi Mfume, and Jamie Raskin, all retained their seats in their respective districts.
Elfreth’s win in the 3rd District marked a historic moment as she will be the youngest woman ever elected to Congress from Maryland. The last women to serve in Maryland’s congressional delegation were former Sen. Barbara Mikulski and Rep. Donna Edwards. With Elfreth’s victory, Maryland will have more representation in Congress with a diverse set of legislators.
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