What’s the job: Would serve as one of Maryland’s eight members of the 435-member U.S. House of Representatives. Responsible for introducing and voting on legislation, approving federal spending and providing oversight of federal government operations. The 3rd Congressional District includes all of Howard County, the northern portion of Anne Arundel County and a small piece of Carroll County.
Find your congressional district here.
Democratic
Name: Jennifer Cross

Age: 49
Personal: Children
Education: American Military University intelligence accelerated pathway in progress toward a PhD
Experience: Extensive volunteer work with the American Legion, VA accredited lawyers, NABVETS, ICCS, Anne Arundel County and others.
Questionnaire
Name: Austin Dyches

Age: 44
Personal: Two children.
Education: Associate degree, intelligence studies, Cochise College; bachelor’s degree, classics and letters, University of Oklahoma; master’s degree, professional studies, technology management, Georgetown University.
Experience: Board member, Mount Airy Sustainability Commission.
Questionnaire
Name: Rep. Sarah Elfreth

Age: 38
Personal: Fiancé, Eric.
Education: Bachelor’s degree, political science, Towson University; master’s degree, public policy, Johns Hopkins University.
Experience: Member, U.S. House of Representatives, Md. District 3, 2025-present; member, Maryland State Senate, District 30, 2019-2025.
Questionnaire
Name: Sean Hammond
Candidate did not respond to The Banner’s voter guide questionnaire.
Name: Robert Gerald Morrison
Candidate did not respond to The Banner’s voter guide questionnaire.
Republican
Name: Ray Bly
Candidate did not respond to The Banner’s voter guide questionnaire.
Name: Berney Flowers
Candidate did not respond to The Banner’s voter guide questionnaire.
Name: Felix M. Seier

Age: 60
Personal:
Education: Associate degree, communication, American Public University; bachelor’s degree, history, Ashford University; bachelor’s degree, cultural anthropology, Ashford University; master’s degree, humanities, American Public University; Certified Personal Trainer & Nutritionist.
Experience: Founder, The Cryonics Initiative; U.S. Navy veteran (1985–2007).
Questionnaire
Name: John White
Candidate did not respond to The Banner’s voter guide questionnaire.











