Maryland Rep. John Sarbanes to Retire, Not Seeking Reelection in 2024

Long-serving Representative Sarbanes set to explore public service outside of Congress, opens up Maryland's traditionally Democratic 3rd District for 2024 election.

Maryland Rep. John Sarbanes has announced he will not seek reelection in 2024, choosing to retire after a career spanning 18 years and nine terms in the House of Representatives.
Sarbanes revealed his intention to shift focus toward public service outside of elected office, citing previous rewarding experiences working with nonprofits and volunteering within his community.
Specifically, Sarbanes is known for his dedicated effort toward reforming campaign finance laws, using his own campaigns as platforms to experiment and implement new ideas to improve transparency in political funding.
Sarbanes' decision opens up a traditionally Democratic seat in Maryland's 3rd congressional district for the 2024 elections. So far, the Democratic candidate is nurse Kristin Lyman Nabors, and the Republican candidate is Bernard Flowers.
Sarbanes’ decision mirrors another Maryland leader, Sen. Ben Cardin, who is also not seeking reelection in 2024. This has sparked multiple speculations and rumors among political quad regarding who will succeed these positions.