Austin Dyches

Austin Dyches is a Democratic candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives in Maryland's 3rd Congressional District. A U.S. military veteran and a resident of Mount Airy, Maryland, Dyches identifies as a democratic socialist. He is an active member of the Frederick Democratic Socialists of America and organizes with various community groups. Key platform positions include the implementation of universal healthcare, support for a Green New Deal, the abolition of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), and an end to foreign aid to Israel. He is competing in the Democratic primary scheduled for June 23, 2026. His campaign is financed by individual contributions, without accepting funds from corporate PACs.