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.

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Democratic

Name: Jennifer Cross

Jennifer Cross.
Jennifer Cross. (Courtesy of 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.

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Name: Austin Dyches

Austin Dyches.
Austin Dyches. (Austin for Maryland Campaign)

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.

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Name: Rep. Sarah Elfreth

Sarah Elfreth.
Rep. Sarah Elfreth. (Alison Harbaugh/Sugar Farm Productions)

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.

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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

Felix M. Seier.
Felix M. Seier. (Courtesy of 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.