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U.S. House · MS-03 · Democratic candidate · 2026

Michael Chiaradio

Democratic candidate for Mississippi's 3rd Congressional District

Shubuta farmer, entrepreneur and former professional baseball player focused on rural investment, healthcare, housing and agricultural opportunity.

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DistrictMS-03
OfficeCongress
ElectionNov. 3, 2026

Policy priorities

Where Michael stands.

Campaign position

Expand rural homebuilding and affordable ownership

  • Supports expanding USDA housing efforts that build affordable homes and broaden ownership opportunities in rural communities

Campaign position

Help small farms invest and diversify production

  • Supports favorable loans, qualified debt forgiveness, equipment access and markets for diversified and value-added farm products

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Train healthcare workers and modernize medical facilities

  • Supports investments in medical professionals and modern hospitals, alongside lower insurance premiums and out-of-pocket expenses

Campaign position

Modernize the grid and strengthen storm resilience

  • Supports transmission upgrades, storm hardening and cybersecurity improvements that make the electrical grid more reliable

Campaign position

Restore congressional checks on emergency executive powers

  • Supports congressional review of emergency powers within a defined period, such as 90 days, and protecting independent courts and the Federal Reserve

Campaign position

Expand housing assistance and address chronic homelessness

  • Supports rental and mortgage assistance, permanent housing without preconditions and services addressing mental health and addiction

Record and background

Record & experience.

  1. March 2026

    Accomplishment

    Democratic nominee

    Won the Democratic primary for Mississippi’s Third Congressional District.

  • Experience

    Livestock farmer

    Raises sheep, pigs and cattle on his Mississippi farm.

  • Experience

    Corporate team supervisor

    Supervised teams at a global public company supporting the Affordable Care Act.

  • Experience

    Professional baseball player

    Played in the inaugural season of the league that became the Empire Professional Baseball League.

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