Bernard Flowers
Bernard Flowers
MD-03 Republican nominee?
$577.61
JUN 24, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleU.S. Air Force officer (retired; lieutenant colonel)
PartyRepublican
Political ideologyConservative Republican
GenderMale
LocationMaryland
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BackgroundU.S. Air Force officer (retired; lieutenant colonel)
EducationUniversity of North Carolina at Pembroke (alumnus)
Notable personal detailsBernard “Berney” Flowers is a Republican candidate for the U.S. House in Maryland’s 3rd Congressional District. He is a retired U.S. Air Force lieutenant colonel and later worked as a U.S. Department of Defense civil servant, including roles connected to USCYBERCOM and as a senior technical advisor supporting NORAD and USNORTHCOM at Fort Meade. He has also been involved with conservative policy advocacy as a Project 21 ambassador and is the author of the book “Black Values Matter.”
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Positions
Economy & Taxes
The candidate supports lowering taxes and reducing federal expenditures, and favors reducing financial support to non-citizens and cutting foreign aid to non-allies. Policy statements emphasize shrinking government spending and keeping more income with individuals. These positions indicate a preference for tax cuts and reduced government fiscal activity.
Healthcare
Supports making government-funded health insurance available alongside private options and keeps Medicare and Medicaid; favors expanding access rather than abolishing public programs.
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Immigration & Border
Supports stronger border security and increased immigration enforcement while allowing legal immigration for those who follow laws and assimilate. Advocates policies prioritizing national safety and physical security of the southern border.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
The candidate opposes elective abortion and opposes federal funding for abortion, but supports exceptions for rape, incest, and when the mother’s health is at risk. The candidate also supports restrictions on chemical abortion drugs, including in-person consultation and reporting requirements.
Climate & Energy
The candidate rejects that man-made climate change requires urgent political action and emphasizes secure, reliable, and economic energy systems. He supports fossil fuels and nuclear power as reliable sources, allows wind and solar where practical, and favors a gradual transition to alternatives while opposing ESG criteria.
Public Safety & Guns
The candidate affirms strong support for the Second Amendment, describes the right to bear arms as non‑negotiable, opposes efforts to erode gun owners' rights, and expresses explicit support for law enforcement and ensuring they have resources to keep communities safe.
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 20262024
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