U.S. House · Mississippi's 3rd District
Michael Chiaradio
Farmer/rancherD
- Race
- U.S. House · Mississippi's 3rd District
- Result
- Michael Guest, projected winner
- Opponents
- Michael Guest (R); Erik Kiehle (LIB)
- Research
- Basic
Party linenone
No recorded floor votes — not a current legislator in our records.
Said vs. did2 statements · 0 votes
I would introduce legislation expanding premium assistance, reducing high deductibles through mandatory cost sharing, expanding Medicaid eligibility, and eliminating or nearly eliminating coinsurance liability.
Expand public health coverage
Compare statements with votes ›On the ballotU.S. House · 3
2026-11-03
| Michael Guest R | incumbent |
| Michael Chiaradio D | challenger |
| Erik Kiehle LIB | challenger |
Ran unopposed for the March 10, 2026 Democratic nomination
Said vs. did
Each documented position next to the recorded floor votes we map to the same issue. Votes are compared one at a time; no overall stance is inferred from them.
I would introduce legislation expanding premium assistance, reducing high deductibles through mandatory cost sharing, expanding Medicaid eligibility, and eliminating or nearly eliminating coinsurance liability.
Says he would introduce legislation expanding premium assistance and Medicaid eligibility, and supports eliminating out-of-pocket prescription drug costs for seniors on Medicare.[4]
No recorded floor vote in our key-vote set maps to this issue.
When barriers like tariffs are imposed, they disrupt this natural process by raising costs and reducing incentives to trade.
On his campaign website, says tariffs raise costs and reduce incentives to trade.[5]
No recorded floor vote in our key-vote set maps to this issue.
Biography
Michael Chiaradio, a Democrat who owns a regenerative farm in Shubuta, Mississippi, lost the November 3, 2026 election for Mississippi's 3rd District to Michael Guest. Originally from Teaneck, New Jersey, he played professional baseball, started small businesses including a women's softball league, and spent nearly four years in leadership at the government contractor Maximus Inc.[1][2][3]
Basic profile — the most important sourced facts we found.
Chiaradio was born and raised in Teaneck, New Jersey, and graduated from Teaneck High School. He earned a bachelor's degree from Eastern Nazarene College in 2013 and an MBA from Felician University in 2021.[1][2] He says he played college baseball and then in the inaugural season of what became the Empire Professional Baseball League, and worked in league operations afterward. He later launched small businesses, most notably a professional softball league, the American Softball Association (ASBA Softball), in Satsuma, Alabama, which he says ran for two summers.[2]
Chiaradio spent nearly four years in leadership at Maximus Inc., a global government contractor that supports Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act; the Mississippi Free Press describes him as a former supervisor there.[2][6] He moved to Shubuta in 2023, where he owns and operates a regenerative farm with sheep, pigs and cows. He was the only candidate in the March 10, 2026 Democratic primary for the 3rd District.[1][2][6] During the campaign, he emphasized investing in people, agriculture, and healthcare.[1][2] Chiaradio received 41.2% of the vote to Michael Guest's 57.5%, according to unofficial results reported by NBC News.[3]
In their own words
Priorities
- "Investing in Our People": says simply raising taxes or cutting spending does not solve economic problems and calls for better-targeted government spending.[7]
- "America's Competitive Advantages": wants investment in agriculture and healthcare as foundational U.S. economic strengths.[7]
- "North American Production": favors growing North American manufacturing and trade cooperation rather than competing alone in global markets.[7]
Statements, quoted without a stance
- Raise taxes on high earners or corporations
“America needs a balanced tax plan that combines moderate ordinary income taxes with a corporate tax system that limits loopholes and remains competitive with other nations.”[5]
On his campaign website
- Expand immigration enforcement and deportations
“Limited legal immigration can fuel business development, consumer spending, and innovation. But these benefits require a strong domestic foundation, which includes robust border security to protect our communities.”[5]
On his campaign website
Campaign money$155K raised · 87% from individuals · FEC through 2026-06-30
Totals this cycle
Bars share one scale (raised = full). Cash on hand can include money carried over from earlier cycles.
Who gave
- Individuals $135K
- Party $2,800
- Own money & loans $18K
Largest committee contributions
Direct contributions only; outside spending is not included. Individual donors are itemized in the FEC’s receipts. All itemized receipts ↗ FEC filing ↗
Profile: /people/michael-chiaradio
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Sources cited in this profile
- 1.Michael Chiaradio · Ballotpedia Reference
- 2.Michael Chiaradio - Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey · Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey Candidate's own words
- 3.U.S. House · Mississippi's 3rd District results 2026 · NBC News News report
- 4.Statement on a Comprehensive Framework for American Healthcare · Michael A. Chiaradio for Congress · 2026-09-10 Candidate's own words
- 5.Issues · Michael A. Chiaradio for Congress Candidate's own words
- 6.Meet the Candidates for Mississippi's 3rd Congressional District in the Nov. 3 Elections · Mississippi Free Press · 2026-10-07 News report
- 7.Michael Chiaradio - Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey · Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey Candidate's own words