District 16 Delegate Sarah Wolek has filed for a second term in the Maryland House of Delegates, highlighting her focus on strengthening the state’s social fabric, economy, and support for vulnerable communities.
Since joining the legislature in 2023, she has served on key committees, advanced legislation on seniors, youth, housing, and financial literacy, and previously held roles in academia and federal government service.
Per the news release: “It has been an incredible privilege to represent District 16 in the House of Delegates. I am seeking another term to continue strengthening our state’s social fabric, building our economy, and protecting our most vulnerable,” Wolek said. “My goal as a legislator is to create human-centered policies that enable Marylanders to live more meaningful, fulfilling lives.”
Wolek joined the House of Delegates in 2023 and currently serves on the House Appropriations Committee, covering education and economic development budget and policy issues. She is the Co-Chair of the Montgomery County House Democratic Caucus, a role to which she was unanimously elected by her colleagues. In addition, she is a member of the Joint Committee on Pensions and serves as an Executive Board Member of the Women Legislators of Maryland.
Her legislative successes include building social connections for seniors, prioritizing the wellbeing of children and young adults, advancing housing data transparency, and promoting financial literacy, security, and inclusion. These efforts earned her recognition as the Arc of Maryland 2024 Legislator of the Year.
Prior to serving in the legislature, Wolek taught human flourishing and wellbeing as a professor at the University of Maryland Smith School of Business. She also spent more than a decade in public service with the federal government, serving in roles at the U.S. Department of Commerce, the White House Office of Management and Budget, the United States Mission to the United Nations, the U.S. Department of Treasury, and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. She brings practical expertise in budget oversight, economic policy, and diplomacy to her work in Annapolis.
“It is essential for Maryland’s future that we advance our progressive agenda and not cede ground to Trump,” Wolek said. “In District 16, we believe in democracy, in the rule of law, in public service, in human dignity, in reproductive freedom, in science, and in protecting our planet. I remain fiercely committed to fighting for these values on our behalf in Annapolis, and have the skills and experience to do so effectively. Marylanders are resilient and together we will create a brighter future for our state.”
A graduate of Montgomery County Public Schools, Wolek has deep roots in the community. She and her husband are raising their three children in District 16, all of whom also attend MCPS. Widely respected by her colleagues, Wolek has earned the support of more than 60 current and former legislative General Assembly leaders.”
