§1Candidates
Why this matters: Every candidate the state lists for this race on the November ballot, in the state's own order.
§2Side by side
Why this matters: The same facts for every candidate, in the same order. Where we found nothing for a candidate, the cell says so — that means we didn't find it in public sources, not that it doesn't exist.
| Fact | Sarah Elfreth | Berney Flowers |
|---|---|---|
| Party on the ballot | Democratic1, | Republican1, |
| Status | Incumbent4 | Challenger |
| Raised | $1,429,993 through October 14, 20265 | $35,462 through October 14, 20266 |
| Cash on hand | $240,8875 | $9,0356 |
| Immigration enforcement inside the country | Her campaign website says she has carried out oversight of the Baltimore ICE holding facility, worked with Howard County to block a new ICE facility in Elkridge, and refused to fund DHS and ICE, which it says the President has weaponized.7 | His campaign website says he backs tough enforcement of immigration law and policies that put national safety first.8 |
Issues only one candidate has addressed
By candidate, in ballot order. We found nothing public from the other candidates in this race on these issues.
Sarah Elfreth — 11 issues
- Abortion lawLegal until about 24 weeks, as under Roe v. Wade, and later to protect the woman's life or healthHer campaign website says she is working to write into federal law the protections that Roe v. Wade once provided.7
- Who sets abortion lawA national law making abortion legal in every state, at least until viability, as under Roe v. WadeHer campaign website says she is working to write the protections Roe v. Wade once provided into federal law.7
- Voting Rights Act protectionsRestore and widen protections by law, such as federal approval of voting changes in places with a history of discrimination (for example, the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act)Her campaign website says she is a cosponsor of the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Act and is committed to protecting voting rights.7
- TariffsHer campaign website says she has worked to revoke the President's tariffs, which it says raised prices, as a way to lower costs for Maryland families.7
- Federal workforce and job protectionsHer campaign website says she has introduced or cosponsored dozens of bills meant to shield civil servants, and that the first bill she introduced in Congress was a bipartisan measure to protect the civil service from DOGE.7
- Stock trading by members of CongressBan members themselves from trading individual stocksHer campaign website says she has pushed for a ban on stock trading by members of Congress.7
- Child care costsHer campaign website says she has fought to widen access to affordable child care.7
- AR-15-style riflesBan the sale of these riflesHer campaign website says she has supported gun safety legislation that would ban assault weapons.7
- Background checks for gun salesHer campaign website says she has supported gun safety legislation to ensure proper background checks.7
- Federal Medicaid fundingHer campaign website says she has fought against cuts to Medicaid in what it calls the Big Ugly Law.7
- Health insurance systemOne government plan for everyone (Medicare for All)Her campaign website says she is a cosponsor of Medicare for All and wants to build a health care system that leaves no one out.7
Berney Flowers — 2 issues
- Police fundingHis campaign website says he will make sure police have enough resources and respect to keep communities safe.8
- Term limits for CongressHis campaign website says he advocates for term limits.8
Issue statements are drafted by AI from the public sources cited, and only cover what each candidate has said publicly.