Michael Chiaradio
DFarmer/rancher
Ran unopposed for the March 10, 2026 Democratic nomination
Michael Chiaradio owns and operates a regenerative farm in Shubuta, Mississippi. He previously worked nearly four years in leadership at Maximus Inc., a government contractor supporting Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act, and holds an MBA from Felician University.[3][4]
Basic profile — the most important sourced facts we found.
Positions on the issues
- SupportsExpand public health coverage
Lists healthcare access and affordability among his passionate policy areas, drawing on his background working with Medicaid/ACA-related government contracting.[4]
In their 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.[4]
- "America's Competitive Advantages": wants investment in agriculture and healthcare as foundational U.S. economic strengths.[4]
- "North American Production": favors growing North American manufacturing and trade cooperation rather than competing alone in global markets.[4]
Background
- Born and raised in Teaneck, New Jersey; earned a bachelor's degree from Eastern Nazarene College (2013) and an MBA from Felician University (2021).[3]
- Played professional baseball and later launched small businesses, including a women's professional softball league.[4]
- Spent nearly four years in leadership at Maximus Inc., a global government contractor supporting Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act.[4]
- Owns and operates a regenerative farm in Shubuta, Mississippi.[4]
Campaign money
Raised $155K · spent $132K · $23K cash on hand (through 2026-06-30) FEC filing ↗