U.S. House · Maryland's 3rd District

Parts of Anne Arundel, Howard, Baltimore and Montgomery counties, including Annapolis and Columbia.

General election · Tuesday, November 3, 2026

RESULT · UNOFFICIAL UNTIL CERTIFIED

Sarah Elfreth, projected winner

Candidate	Votes	Share
Sarah Elfreth	199,468	67.3%
Berney Flowers	96,904	32.7%

About 91% of the expected vote counted. As of November 9. Winners take office next year. Counts can change until states certify. NBC News ↗

Sources re-checked September 25, 2026 · How we research

Incumbent Sarah Elfreth defeated Jennifer Cross, Austin Dyches, Sean Hammond and Robert Morrison in the June 23, 2026 Democratic primary. Bernard Flowers defeated Ray Bly, Felix Seier and John White in the Republican primary.[1]

On the November 3 ballot · 2 candidates

Sarah ElfrethDINCUMBENTPROJECTED WINNERU.S. Representative (since 2025)Full profile →Bernard FlowersRFull profile →

Issue evidence — side by side

Recorded votes, documented positions and candidates’ own words are shown with sources. “In their own words” quotes a candidate on the topic without inferring a stance. Votes describe specific bills or motions; they do not establish overall support or opposition to a broad issue. A dash means our research has no evidence on that topic, not that the candidate has no position.

Protect legal access to abortion

Sarah Elfreth
Supports[3]
In her 2024 Ballotpedia survey, says healthcare decisions belong between a patient and their doctor, says she voted to expand access to reproductive healthcare, and says she will fight in Congress to make Roe v. Wade the law of the land again.
Bernard Flowers
—

Stricter gun laws

Sarah Elfreth
Supports[3]
In her 2024 Ballotpedia survey, says she helped pass Maryland laws banning ghost guns and requiring safe storage, and says she will fight in Congress to ban assault weapons and expand background checks.
Bernard Flowers
In their own words[5]
“Berney stands firmly with law-abiding gun owners and opposes any effort to erode this fundamental freedom.”
On his campaign website, in the third person

Expand immigration enforcement and deportations

Sarah Elfreth
Recorded votes[12][13][14][15]
Voted no on Laken Riley Act (S. 5, 2025-01-22). Voted no on One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1, 2025-05-22; 2025-07-03), which funded expanded immigration enforcement, detention and border operations.
Bernard Flowers
In their own words[5]
“Berney supports strong immigration enforcement and policies that prioritize national safety.”
On his campaign website, in the third person

Raise taxes on high earners or corporations

Sarah Elfreth
Recorded votes[13][14][15]
Voted no on One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1, 2025-05-22; 2025-07-03), which made the 2017 individual tax rates, including the 37% top rate, permanent.
Bernard Flowers
—

Expand public health coverage

Sarah Elfreth
Recorded votes[13][14][15][17]
Voted no on One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1, 2025-05-22; 2025-07-03), which reduced federal Medicaid spending and added Medicaid work requirements. Voted yes on Breaking the Gridlock Act (H.R. 1834, 2026-01-08), which extended enhanced ACA premium subsidies.
Bernard Flowers
—

Faster transition away from fossil fuels

Sarah Elfreth
Recorded votes[13][14][15]
Voted no on One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1, 2025-05-22; 2025-07-03), which phased out Inflation Reduction Act clean-energy tax credits.
Bernard Flowers
In their own words[5]
“Berney supports unleashing domestic energy production to fuel our economy and secure our future.”
On his campaign website, in the third person

Increase police funding and staffing

Sarah Elfreth
—
Bernard Flowers
In their own words[5]
“Our police officers are heroes. Berney will ensure they have the resources and respect they need to keep our communities safe.”
On his campaign website, in the third person

Raise the minimum wage

Sarah Elfreth
Supports[9]
Cosponsored H.R. 2743, the Raise the Wage Act of 2025 (119th Congress), which would raise the federal minimum wage.
Bernard Flowers
—

Broad tariffs on imported goods

Sarah Elfreth
Recorded votes[20]
Voted yes on Resolution disapproving tariffs on Canada (H.J. Res. 72, 2026-02-11), which disapproved the tariffs on Canadian imports.
Bernard Flowers
—

Require documentary proof of citizenship to register to vote

Sarah Elfreth
Recorded votes[16]
Voted no on SAVE Act (H.R. 22, 2025-04-10).
Bernard Flowers
—

Require Congress to approve U.S. military action abroad

Sarah Elfreth
Recorded votes[18][19]
Voted yes on War Powers Resolution on Venezuela (H. Con. Res. 64, 2025-12-17), which would have directed the removal of U.S. forces from hostilities against Venezuela absent congressional authorization. Voted yes on War Powers Resolution directing removal of forces from Iran hostilities (H. Con. Res. 86, 2026-06-03), which directed the removal of U.S. forces from hostilities against Iran absent congressional authorization.
Bernard Flowers
Supports[4]
In his 2022 Ballotpedia survey (for the Maryland 2nd District race, in an answer about whom he looks up to), says war should be declared by Congress.

ISSUE	Sarah Elfreth D	Bernard Flowers R
Protect legal access to abortion	Supports[3] In her 2024 Ballotpedia survey, says healthcare decisions belong between a patient and their doctor, says she voted to expand access to reproductive healthcare, and says she will fight in Congress to make Roe v. Wade the law of the land again.	—
Stricter gun laws	Supports[3] In her 2024 Ballotpedia survey, says she helped pass Maryland laws banning ghost guns and requiring safe storage, and says she will fight in Congress to ban assault weapons and expand background checks.	In their own words[5] “Berney stands firmly with law-abiding gun owners and opposes any effort to erode this fundamental freedom.” On his campaign website, in the third person
Expand immigration enforcement and deportations	Recorded votes[12][13][14][15] Voted no on Laken Riley Act (S. 5, 2025-01-22). Voted no on One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1, 2025-05-22; 2025-07-03), which funded expanded immigration enforcement, detention and border operations.	In their own words[5] “Berney supports strong immigration enforcement and policies that prioritize national safety.” On his campaign website, in the third person
Raise taxes on high earners or corporations	Recorded votes[13][14][15] Voted no on One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1, 2025-05-22; 2025-07-03), which made the 2017 individual tax rates, including the 37% top rate, permanent.	—
Expand public health coverage	Recorded votes[13][14][15][17] Voted no on One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1, 2025-05-22; 2025-07-03), which reduced federal Medicaid spending and added Medicaid work requirements. Voted yes on Breaking the Gridlock Act (H.R. 1834, 2026-01-08), which extended enhanced ACA premium subsidies.	—
Faster transition away from fossil fuels	Recorded votes[13][14][15] Voted no on One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1, 2025-05-22; 2025-07-03), which phased out Inflation Reduction Act clean-energy tax credits.	In their own words[5] “Berney supports unleashing domestic energy production to fuel our economy and secure our future.” On his campaign website, in the third person
Increase police funding and staffing	—	In their own words[5] “Our police officers are heroes. Berney will ensure they have the resources and respect they need to keep our communities safe.” On his campaign website, in the third person
Raise the minimum wage	Supports[9] Cosponsored H.R. 2743, the Raise the Wage Act of 2025 (119th Congress), which would raise the federal minimum wage.	—
Broad tariffs on imported goods	Recorded votes[20] Voted yes on Resolution disapproving tariffs on Canada (H.J. Res. 72, 2026-02-11), which disapproved the tariffs on Canadian imports.	—
Require documentary proof of citizenship to register to vote	Recorded votes[16] Voted no on SAVE Act (H.R. 22, 2025-04-10).	—
Require Congress to approve U.S. military action abroad	Recorded votes[18][19] Voted yes on War Powers Resolution on Venezuela (H. Con. Res. 64, 2025-12-17), which would have directed the removal of U.S. forces from hostilities against Venezuela absent congressional authorization. Voted yes on War Powers Resolution directing removal of forces from Iran hostilities (H. Con. Res. 86, 2026-06-03), which directed the removal of U.S. forces from hostilities against Iran absent congressional authorization.	Supports[4] In his 2022 Ballotpedia survey (for the Maryland 2nd District race, in an answer about whom he looks up to), says war should be declared by Congress.

Research notes & limits

Biography: Bernard Flowers' employers and service details come from his own Ballotpedia survey response; no campaign website was located.

Sources · 23

Researched 2026-09-25. Green citations are official government records.

1.United States House of Representatives elections in Maryland, 2026 · Ballotpedia Reference
2.Sarah Elfreth · Ballotpedia Reference
3.Sarah Elfreth Candidate Connection survey · Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey Candidate's own words
4.Bernard Flowers Candidate Connection survey · Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey Candidate's own words
5.Flowers for Maryland · Flowers for Maryland Candidate's own words
6.Sarah Elfreth · Ballotpedia Reference
7.About Sarah Elfreth · Office of Rep. Sarah Elfreth Official record
8.Maryland U.S. House District 3 election results 2026 · NBC News · 2026-11-09 News report
9.H.R. 2743, the Raise the Wage Act of 2025 (Raise the Wage Act of 2025) — sponsors and cosponsors · Congress.gov Official record
10.H.Con.Res. 40 (Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.) — sponsors and cosponsors · Congress.gov Official record
11.H.Con.Res. 68 (To direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from Venezuela that have not been authorized by Congress.) — sponsors and cosponsors · Congress.gov Official record
12.Roll call: Laken Riley Act — final passage · Office of the Clerk, U.S. House · 2025-01-22 Official record
13.Roll call: One Big Beautiful Bill Act — House passage · Office of the Clerk, U.S. House · 2025-05-22 Official record
14.H.R. 1 (119th Congress) — One Big Beautiful Bill Act: text and summary · Congress.gov Official record
15.Roll call: One Big Beautiful Bill Act — final passage · Office of the Clerk, U.S. House · 2025-07-03 Official record
16.Roll call: SAVE Act — proof-of-citizenship voter registration · Office of the Clerk, U.S. House · 2025-04-10 Official record
17.Roll call: Breaking the Gridlock Act — ACA subsidy extension · Office of the Clerk, U.S. House · 2026-01-08 Official record
18.Roll call: War Powers Resolution on Venezuela · Office of the Clerk, U.S. House · 2025-12-17 Official record
19.Roll call: War Powers Resolution directing removal of forces from Iran hostilities · Office of the Clerk, U.S. House · 2026-06-03 Official record
20.Roll call: Resolution disapproving tariffs on Canada · Office of the Clerk, U.S. House · 2026-02-11 Official record
21.Bernard Flowers · Ballotpedia Reference
22.Bernard Flowers Candidate Connection survey · Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey Candidate's own words
23.U.S. House · Maryland's 3rd District results 2026 · NBC News News report