Bernard Flowers
Republican candidate for U.S. House in Maryland
$1.9K
NOV 7, 2026
General Election
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Live Odds
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Bernard Flowers is trading at 5% to win the MD-03 House winner? on prediction markets.
Candidate Overview
Key details about the candidate’s background, party, office sought and current campaign.
Current roleU.S. Air Force officer (retired)
PartyRepublican
Political ideologyConservative Republican
LocationMaryland
BackgroundU.S. Air Force officer (retired)
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Notable personal detailsBerney Flowers is a Republican candidate for the U.S. House in Maryland’s 3rd Congressional District. He has described himself as a retired U.S. Air Force lieutenant colonel with experience in national defense and cybersecurity and has run in prior Maryland congressional races. His campaign committee is Flowers for Maryland.
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Political Positions
Economy & Taxes
Supports lowering taxes and reducing federal spending, emphasizing fiscal responsibility and tax cuts to stimulate economic growth. Advocates reducing financial support to non-citizens and cutting foreign aid where practical, and favors policies to unleash domestic energy production to boost the economy.
Healthcare
The candidate’s campaign materials promote 'medical liberty' and endorse policies favoring individual/parental choice over government mandates. The campaign is endorsed by groups that advocate for medical freedom and parental rights, indicating a position skeptical of government-expanded healthcare mandates or centralized public-health interventions.
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Immigration & Border
Supports stronger physical security of the southern border and favors legal immigration while reducing public support for non-citizens; emphasizes admitting immigrants who follow laws and assimilate. Positions combine enforcement-first measures on border security with acceptance of legal immigration for those who contribute to the country.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
Supports restrictions on abortion funding and tighter regulation of chemical abortion; favors safety standards and reporting requirements for abortion drugs and opposes taxpayer funding for abortion providers. Does not advocate for unrestricted access to abortion.
Climate & Energy
Supports energy independence and increased domestic energy (including fossil fuels and nuclear) while describing wind and solar as limited and calling for a gradual transition to alternatives; opposes ESG criteria and does not support urgent political action on man-made climate change.
Public Safety & Guns
The candidate opposes gun-control legislation and describes himself as a responsible gun owner who will defend the Second Amendment. He frames the Second Amendment as a cultural protection against tyranny and endorses firearms ownership and training. No public statements found supporting major new firearm restrictions.
Latest News
Bernard Flowers is in the news as the Republican nominee for Maryland's 3rd congressional district in 2026. He is expected to face Democratic Rep. Sarah Elfreth in the general election. The reporting mainly highlights this matchup and his advance as the GOP candidate.
Endorsements
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