Michael
A. Chiaradio

1. Economy & jobs Supports federal investment in factories, farms, and infrastructure +

2. Housing Supports expanding homebuilding and housing assistance nationwide +

3. Health care Supports low-cost, universal access to quality healthcare +

4. Immigration Supports orderly immigration with robust border security +

5. Education Supports federal minimum salary framework to raise teacher pay +

6. Climate & energy Supports federal investment in grid resilience and modernization +

7. Crime & public safety Supports policing trust-building, reform, and mental health alternatives +

8. Taxes & budget Supports moderate income taxes, limiting corporate loopholes, and better investment +

9. Democracy & elections Supports voting rights, anti-gerrymandering, and restoring government trust +

10. Foreign policy & defense Supports cooperative foreign policy, opposes unnecessary military conflict +

1. Oct 11
   poll

   Forecast model gives Chiaradio a 2% win probability in MS-3 race

   The Vico Midterm Tracker, as of October 11, assigned Chiaradio a 2% win probability in the November 3 general election against Republican incumbent Michael Guest and Libertarian Erik Kiehle. This is a model forecast, not a public poll.

   ↳ Mississippi — US Midterm Tracker 2026 · Oct 11, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
2. Oct 8
   endorsement

   Chiaradio endorsed by AFL-CIO and Mississippi Democratic Party

   Tallahatchie News reported that Chiaradio had received endorsements from the AFL-CIO and 'many of the party's faithful,' and was described as fully embraced by the Mississippi Democratic Party.

   ↳ Guest heavily favored to win re-election in Mississippi’s 3rd Congressional District over Democrat, Libertarian challengers · Oct 8, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
3. Oct 7
   news

   Chiaradio supports medical marijuana and is open to regulated adult-use legalization

   The Marijuana Herald reported on Chiaradio's questionnaire responses showing he supported Mississippi's medical-marijuana program, favored reducing federal-state conflicts over state medical programs, and was open to regulated adult-use legalization with safeguards.

   ↳ Election 2026: Where Candidates in All 435 U.S. House ... · Oct 7, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
4. Sep 28
   filing

   Campaign finance tracker reports Chiaradio raised $155,400 through June 30, 2026

   A ChamberLight race tracker (updated October 11) reported that Chiaradio raised $155,400, spent $132,191, and had $23,208 cash on hand per FEC filings through June 30, 2026, compared to Guest's $822,761 raised and $962,515 cash on hand.

   ↳ Mississippi's 3rd district · 2026 election - ChamberLight · Sep 28, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
5. Sep 18
   news

   Mississippi Today reports Chiaradio's economic message and fundraising gap vs. Guest

   Mississippi Today reported Chiaradio framed his campaign around economic frustration, universal childcare, and food assistance, arguing a localized message could appeal to disaffected conservatives. Guest had outraised him by nearly five to one; Chiaradio had raised just under $140,000 at that point.

   ↳ Mississippi midterms: Who's running in the 3rd District? · Sep 18, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
6. Sep 15
   news

   Chiaradio interviewed by Mississippi Today, describes decision to run for Congress

   In a profile published September 15, Chiaradio told Mississippi Today he decided to run after seeing incumbent Michael Guest as the only name on his 2024 ballot, saying: 'Who the heck is going to do it if not me?'

   ↳ The Other Side: Michael Chiaradio · Sep 15, 2026 (opens in a new tab)

• Mississippi AFL-CIO union
  Date per campaign news page. A labor-education site (laboreducation.org) lists Chiaradio among candidates endorsed by the Mississippi AFL-CIO Committee on Political Education and gives an announcement date of February 16, 2026; the discrepancy is unexplained. michaelachiaradio.com · Sep 8, 2026
• Mississippi Federation of Democratic Women organization
  Confirmed by the campaign's August 10 press release. michaelachiaradio.com · Aug 10, 2026
• Chair of the Mississippi Legislative Black Caucus official
  The campaign page does not name the chair. michaelachiaradio.com · Jul 1, 2026
• U.S. Representative Adam Smith (WA) official
  Confirmed by the campaign's individual release. michaelachiaradio.com · Jun 19, 2026
• Mississippi State Representative Earle S. Banks official
  michaelachiaradio.com · Jun 16, 2026
• Mississippi State Representative Summers official
  The campaign announcement does not give the representative's full first name. michaelachiaradio.com · Jun 12, 2026
• Mississippi Democratic Party chairman official
  The campaign page does not name the chairman. michaelachiaradio.com · Jun 4, 2026

Raised

$155K

Spent

$132K

Cash on hand

$23K

As of Jun 30, 2026. Filings are periodic, so recent money may not be included yet. ↳ FEC record H6MS03228(opens in a new tab)