Maryland U.S. Rep. John Sarbanes says he won’t seek reelection next year, creating unexpected vacancy

U.S. Rep. John Sarbanes, a ninth-term Democrat who advocated for election and campaign finance reform, announced Thursday he won’t seek reelection next year in the 3rd Congressional District that includes Howard County and parts of Anne Arundel and Carroll counties. Sarbanes’ announcement was a surprise. He said in a news release that he was interested in other forms of service.