Erik
Kiehle
Libertarian candidate Erik Kiehle challenges for Mississippi's 3rd Congressional District seat in 2026
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Background
Erik Kiehle is the Libertarian candidate for U.S. House in Mississippi's 3rd Congressional District in the November 3, 2026 general election, running alongside Republican incumbent Michael Guest and Democrat Michael A. Chiaradio. 1213
Kiehle lives in the Meridian area of Lauderdale County, Mississippi. He describes himself as a local property-management businessman, a volunteer firefighter with two Lauderdale County fire departments, and a private pilot. 12
Before moving to Mississippi in 2017, Kiehle worked in California's software and computer industries in global sales, education, and training. He joined Apple Computer in 2000 as a K–12 education Field Systems Engineer and moved to Apple headquarters in 2002 as a Senior Support Engineer. After relocating to Mississippi, he purchased commercial property in Meridian and has managed those properties since 2018. 2
Kiehle holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of California, Riverside. He was born and raised in California and also served on the Campbell, California Parks and Recreation Commission in 2006 and volunteered with the Eugene Parks Foundation and school groups. 2
At a glance
- Party
- Libertarian
- Running for
- U.S. House · District 3, Mississippi
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
- Current office
- Property management businessman and volunteer firefighter in Lauderdale County, Mississippi
- Website
- kiehle4congress.us(opens in a new tab)
Where they stand
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Timeline
- Oct 9newsKiehle listed as Libertarian candidate on November 3 general election ballot in MS-3
The Neshoba Democrat reported the general election is set for November 3, with Kiehle listed as the Libertarian candidate alongside Republican Michael Guest and Democrat Michael Chiaradio. No specific date for Kiehle's qualification or ballot certification was given in the sources reviewed.
General election set for Nov. 3 · Oct 9, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 24filingMagnolia Tribune reports Kiehle has not filed FEC campaign-finance report
The Magnolia Tribune reported that FEC records showed Kiehle had not filed a campaign-finance report, and a race tracker listed no FEC-reported receipts, spending, or cash on hand for him through June 30. The article also covered the Libertarian Party of Mississippi's disavowal of his Nazi-patriots comments.
Guest heavily favored to win re-election in Mississippi's 3rd ... · Sep 24, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 22newsKiehle urges voters on X to reject incumbents and support third-party candidates
An X post attributed to @Kiehle4Congress stated: 'I'm encouraging everyone to vote against every incumbent, and for third party or independent candidates.'
Post · Sep 22, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 18newsMississippi Today details Kiehle's campaign views in 3rd District midterm race report
Mississippi Today's September 18 report on the 3rd District race further attributed to Kiehle his 'America First' stance and specific foreign-policy positions, listing him alongside Republican Michael Guest and Democrat Michael Chiaradio as the three candidates on the November 3 ballot.
Mississippi midterms: Who's running in the 3rd District? · Sep 18, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 15newsMississippi Today profiles Kiehle as Libertarian candidate with 'America First' platform
Mississippi Today identified Kiehle as a Meridian real-estate owner and manager, volunteer firefighter, and former technology worker running as the Libertarian candidate in MS-3. His reported positions include support for 'America First,' criticism of U.S.-Israel military integration, opposition to spending on wars in Ukraine and Iran, opposition to aid to Israel, and support for a balanced-budget constitutional amendment.
Mississippi 2026 midterm elections guide · Sep 15, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
Campaign finance
Totals filed with the Federal Election Commission for the 2026 election cycle.
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- Cash on hand
- $0
Reporting date not available. ↳ FEC record H6MS03236(opens in a new tab)
Sources 6
- [1] General election set for Nov. 3(opens in a new tab) Oct 9, 2026
- [2] Guest heavily favored to win re-election in Mississippi's 3rd ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 24, 2026
- [3] Post(opens in a new tab) Sep 22, 2026
- [4] Mississippi midterms: Who's running in the 3rd District?(opens in a new tab) Sep 18, 2026
- [5] Mississippi 2026 midterm elections guide(opens in a new tab) Sep 15, 2026
- [6] US House Candidate Questionnaire: Erik Kiehle, Libertarian(opens in a new tab) Mar 6, 2026