Who's running in Mississippi's 3rd congressional district
3 candidates are on the ballot. Below is what each one says they stand for, what they have actually done in office or in public life, and the arguments published for and against them — each quoted from a named source rather than summarised by us.
3 candidates · ballot order · Michael Guest currently holds this seat
Medium confidenceMedium confidenceThe candidate's stated positions and basic record are documented, but coverage is thin — often little independent reporting, or criticism from only one side.What would raise it: More independent reporting, a documented voting record, or published criticism from a named opponent would raise this.
What they say they stand for
Their own words. Claims, not verified facts.
Securing the border.
Strengthening the military.
Supporting law enforcement.
Free-market policies to lower taxes and reduce regulations.
What they’ve actually done
Documented record from official sources.
US Representative for Mississippi's 3rd District since January 2019; chairman of the House Ethics Committee; member of the Appropriations and Homeland Security committees.
Former district attorney for Madison and Rankin counties.
Unopposed in the 2024 general election and the 2026 Republican primary.
Filed late disclosures of stock sales by a family trust owned by his wife — more than six months late in 2026 and more than eight months late in 2021 — per NOTUS; his office says he has no role in the trust's decisions and he intends to pay any fine.
Voted for the House-passed Stop Insider Trading Act in 2026.
Had nearly $1 million cash on hand by mid-2026, per Magnolia Tribune.
Arguments in favor
Guest has 'a 100 percent voting record supporting President Trump's policies of securing our borders, strengthening our military, helping law enforcement and enacting free market economic policies to lower taxes and reduce regulations.'
'Big infrastructure' projects — roads, bridges, hospitals and water systems — that support private businesses.
Raising teacher pay.
Protecting seniors and health care: 'We can solve our problems without stripping away programs people need.'
Opposing President Trump's tariffs, which he calls 'Republican economic sabotage.'
Ending district maps he says 'handcuff' Mississippi voters.
What they’ve actually done
Documented record from official sources.
Has not held elected office.
Unopposed in the March 10, 2026 Democratic primary.
Reported just over $16,000 cash on hand at the end of the first quarter of 2026, per Magnolia Tribune.
Arguments in favor
We found none published about this candidate in the sources reviewed.
Arguments against
We found none published about this candidate in the sources reviewed.
What we couldn’t verify
No published argument for or against Chiaradio by a named outside group, party or opponent was found, so none is listed; his case is in his positions. Searched: 'Michael Chiaradio' with Guest, endorsement, criticism and Mississippi Republican Party; NRCC; Magnolia Tribune, Mississippi Today, SuperTalk and Meridian Star coverage.
His campaign website address could not be confirmed.
Positions and criticism are quoted from the named sources, not our assessments. This is built to help you start getting informed — confirm the official candidate list with your election authority before you vote.
November 3, 2026 is Mississippi's general election. US House races are decided by plurality with no runoff, as the Secretary of State's office confirmed in September 2026. The map did not change for 2026. After the US Supreme Court's Louisiana v. Callais decision, Gov. Tate Reeves said Republicans intend to redraw the congressional map, but not before this election because the March primaries had already been held; congressional redistricting is expected in 2027. Primaries were held March 10, 2026; Rep. Michael Guest and Democrat Michael Chiaradio were both unopposed. Roster confirmed against Ballotpedia, Magnolia Tribune and SuperTalk Mississippi: Guest, Chiaradio and Libertarian Erik Kiehle. A second Libertarian filer, Shaun McInnish Sr., did not make the ballot. The district stretches across central and southwest Mississippi from the Louisiana to the Alabama border, including Meridian, Starkville, Pearl, Brookhaven, Madison and part of Jackson. Guest was unopposed in 2024. The candidate order here follows the published candidate listings, with the incumbent first; it is not verified ballot order and implies no ranking.
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