Mississippi — 3rd District

Michael Chiaradio

Supports public investment and production

Chiaradio opposes traditional tax cuts or spending cuts as solutions to economic problems, advocating instead for targeted public investment in infrastructure, factories, and farms funded by debt to expand productive capacity. He proposes a balanced tax system with moderate ordinary income tax rates, capped corporate loopholes, and incentives for corporate profit distribution and broader stock ownership.

• Broaden the social safety net to give consumers financial security to fully participate in the economy
• Limit corporate tax loopholes while keeping rates globally competitive
• Incentivize corporations to distribute cash to citizens and expand employee stock ownership
• Invest in domestic factories, farms, and modern infrastructure using federal debt capital to grow real production

“Simply raising taxes or cutting spending does not solve our economic problems. We need BETTER spending that invests in our people.”

“America needs a balanced tax plan that combines moderate ordinary income taxes with a corporate tax system that limits loopholes and remains competitive with other nations.”

Michael Guest

Supports lower taxes and deregulation

Guest advocates for free-market economic principles centered on lower taxes, reduced regulatory burdens, and federal spending limits. He has signed the Taxpayer Protection Pledge and consistently voted for Republican tax and budget legislation in the House.

• Signed the Taxpayer Protection Pledge with Americans for Tax Reform
• Voted Yea on the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1 reconciliation) in 2025
• Voted Yea on the Limit, Save, Grow Act of 2023 and the Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024
• Voted Yea on H.Con.Res. 9 denouncing the horrors of socialism and opposing socialist policies

“...fight for conservatives values and support free market economic policies of lower taxes, fewer regulations and promoting our Constitutional freedoms and liberties...”

Michael Chiaradio

Supports orderly immigration with infrastructure

Chiaradio calls for an orderly, managed legal immigration system that pairs robust border security with investments in domestic infrastructure such as housing, healthcare, and schools to support new arrivals. He also emphasizes reforming foreign policy to address the root causes of mass migration.

• Pair legal immigration growth with domestic planning in housing, schools, and healthcare infrastructure
• Maintain robust border security to protect local communities
• Improve foreign policy relationships to reduce the root drivers of mass migration
• Attract global business talent and fuel consumer innovation through structured immigration

“The United States can grow stronger through well-managed immigration but only if we first invest in the infrastructure to support it.”

“Limited legal immigration can fuel business development, consumer spending, and innovation. But these benefits require a strong domestic foundation, which includes robust border security to protect our communities.”

Michael Guest

Supports strict border security and enforcement

Guest makes border security a central focus of his tenure, serving as Chairman of the House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement. He supports physical border security, strict asylum limits, mandatory detention of unlawful immigrants committing crimes, and removing key administration officials over immigration enforcement.

• Serves as Chairman of the House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement
• Voted Yea on the Secure the Border Act of 2023 (H.R. 2) requiring mandatory E-Verify and asylum restrictions
• Voted Yea on the Laken Riley Act (S. 5) requiring DHS detention of noncitizens arrested for burglary or theft
• Voted Yea on H.R. 875 making driving while impaired grounds for deportation or inadmissibility
• Voted Yea on H.Res. 863 to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas

“In Congress, he has also worked to strengthen our agricultural community, fought for stronger border security to stop illegal immigration and drugs, and promoted efforts to secure our nation from terrorist threats.”

Michael Chiaradio

Supports small farmers and regenerative agriculture

As a regenerative farmer, Chiaradio prioritizes strengthening domestic food production by supporting small producers, diversifying crops and livestock, and lowering capital barriers. He proposes expanding USDA homebuilding, favorable loans, qualified debt forgiveness, and equipment rental programs to revitalize rural towns.

• Provide favorable farm loans, qualified debt forgiveness, and expanded equipment rental programs for small farmers
• Encourage a more diverse mix of crops and livestock to lower food inflation and secure supply chains
• Expand USDA homebuilding programs to anchor rural growth and create pathways to asset ownership
• Promote regenerative farming practices and soil health

“We must make intelligent investments to ensure that American agriculture remains a cornerstone of our economy and a source of prosperity for generations to come.”

“Our policy should encourage farmers to grow a more diverse range of crops and livestock and allow access to value-added markets, which will unlock significant revenue opportunities.”

Michael Guest

Supports Mississippi agricultural community

Guest highlights his legislative work in Congress to support and strengthen Mississippi's agricultural community as a key pillar of his record.

• Promoted legislative efforts to support and protect Mississippi's agricultural community

“In Congress, he has also worked to strengthen our agricultural community...”

Michael Chiaradio

Supports executive limits and judicial independence

Chiaradio proposes reforms to restore public trust in government by restricting special interest lobbying, maintaining judicial and Federal Reserve independence, and requiring congressional approval of executive emergency powers within 90 days. He also advocates for expanding grassroots democracy and voter participation in Mississippi.

• Impose meaningful limits on special interest lobbying and corporate influence
• Protect the judicial independence of courts and keep the Federal Reserve free from political pressure
• Mandate congressional review of executive emergency powers within 90 days
• Promote grassroots democracy and increase voter participation across Mississippi

“Emergency powers must be reviewed by Congress within a defined period, such as 90 days, and lawmaking must return to elected representatives rather than being shaped primarily by federal agencies.”

“Our courts must remain free from political pressure and dedicated to impartial justice.”

Michael Guest

Supports voter ID and judicial oversight limits

Guest serves as Chairman of the House Committee on Ethics and focuses on election integrity legislation and limiting federal court nationwide injunctions. He voted for strict documentary proof of citizenship for voting in federal elections.

• Serves as Chairman of the House Committee on Ethics in the 118th and 119th Congresses
• Voted Yea on the SAVE Act (H.R. 22) requiring individuals to provide documentary proof of citizenship to register for federal elections
• Voted Yea on the No Rogue Rulings Act (NORRA, H.R. 1526) limiting federal district court injunctions to the specific parties in a case
• Voted Yea on authorizing an impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden (H.Res. 918)
• Voted Yea on the expulsion of Representative George Santos (H.Res. 878)

Michael Chiaradio

Supports cooperative foreign trade and China dialogue

Chiaradio opposes adversarial sanctions and tariffs, arguing that trade barriers disrupt natural exchanges, raise prices, and harm technological advantages. He advocates for aggressive yet cooperative competition with China, military-to-military dialogue, and peaceful compromise regarding Taiwan.

• Oppose tariffs and trade barriers to keep exchange costs low and stabilize domestic prices
• Engage China through military-to-military dialogues and mutual respect rather than treating it as an adversary
• Seek a workable compromise on Taiwan that protects the dignity of all parties
• Expand North American economic production and global market integration

“Americans should not view the People’s Republic of China as an adversary. Instead, we must foster better communication, including military-to-military dialogues, and build a relationship rooted in mutual understanding and respect.”

“Real security ultimately doesn’t come from adversarial policies like tariffs and sanctions but instead from collaboration and mutual investment.”

Michael Guest

Supports strong defense and counterterrorism

Guest emphasizes a strong national defense, active support for military personnel, and robust counterterrorism legislation. He authored national security legislation signed into law by President Trump to detect and prevent foreign terrorist travel.

• Authored the Terrorist and Foreign Fighter Travel Exercise Act (H.R. 1590), signed into law in 2019
• Serves on the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Military Construction, Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies
• Voted Yea on the National Defense Authorization Acts (NDAA) for FY2024 and FY2025

“In Congress, he has also worked to strengthen our agricultural community, fought for stronger border security to stop illegal immigration and drugs, and promoted efforts to secure our nation from terrorist threats.”

Michael Chiaradio

Supports federal investment in grid modernization

Chiaradio calls for federal investment to modernize America's aging power grid, calling it a national security risk. He advocates replacing old infrastructure, upgrading transmission lines, and enhancing cybersecurity to prevent blackouts and price spikes.

• Lead a federal effort to replace aging power grid infrastructure past its designed lifespan
• Invest in modern transmission lines, storm-hardened equipment, and advanced cybersecurity systems
• Protect consumers from power outages and energy price shocks while creating skilled regional jobs

“A strong federal commitment to grid resilience is essential. America’s power grid is widely considered a national security risk due to its aging infrastructure, increasing electricity demands, and vulnerabilities to extreme weather.”

Michael Guest

Supports domestic fossil fuel and energy expansion

Guest serves on the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development and consistently votes to expand domestic energy production, including oil, natural gas, and coal, while reducing federal permitting restrictions.

• Member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development
• Voted Yea on the Lower Energy Costs Act (H.R. 1, 2023) to increase domestic oil, gas, and coal production and streamline permitting

Michael Chiaradio

Supports police transparency and justice reform

Chiaradio advocates for compassionate criminal justice reform, proposing federal grants for police body cameras and reporting systems alongside limits on stacked charges, oversight of plea deals, addiction treatment alternatives, and record clearing for reformed individuals.

• Provide federal funding for police accountability tools such as body-worn cameras and automated reporting
• Establish enforceable limits on stacked charges and oversight of plea negotiations for low-income defendants
• Expand mental health and addiction services as alternatives to incarceration for nonviolent offenders
• Support record clearing for reformed individuals to increase economic opportunity

“Justice must also be compassionate and proportional. Too often, low-income defendants are unfairly overcharged and pressured into unfavorable plea deals.”

“We must also expand mental health and addiction services as alternatives to incarceration for nonviolent offenders.”

Michael Guest

Supports law enforcement and strict prosecution

Guest leverages his background as a former District Attorney to highlight his record of prosecuting felony cases and recovering assets for law enforcement. He positions himself as a strong advocate for police officers and public safety.

• Served 12 years as Assistant District Attorney and 10 years as District Attorney for Madison and Rankin Counties
• Prosecuted 20,000 felony cases and recovered more than $20 million from drug dealers for law enforcement agencies
• Provides state and local law enforcement officers with training and resources

“...he is a longtime advocate for our law enforcement officers who do the important work of public safety in our local communities.”

Michael Chiaradio

Supports low-cost expanded healthcare access

Chiaradio advocates for universal access to low-cost preventive and curative healthcare by reducing out-of-pocket costs and insurance premiums. Drawing on his experience at Medicaid contractor Maximus Inc., he proposes investing in healthcare workforce training, modern hospital facilities, and expanded social safety net coverage.

• Expand access to low-cost preventive and curative healthcare while lowering premiums and out-of-pocket expenses
• Cultivate a workforce of American medical professionals and build modern regional healthcare facilities
• Use healthcare assistance to strengthen the social safety net and protect dignity in old age
• Pair permanent housing with mental health and addiction services to address chronic homelessness

“Every American should have access to high quality preventive and curative healthcare at a low cost.”

“Healthcare cost assistance is also one of the most effective ways to strengthen the social safety net and invest in the American consumer.”

Michael Chiaradio

Supports expanded housing assistance and rapid rehousing

Chiaradio views housing affordability as vital for national economic growth. He proposes expanding nationwide rental and mortgage assistance, expanding USDA rural homebuilding, and prioritizing permanent housing without preconditions for the chronically homeless.

• Expand rental and mortgage assistance nationwide to prevent job loss and crisis-driven homelessness
• Provide permanent housing without preconditions for chronically homeless individuals to address addiction and mental health
• Expand USDA homebuilding programs to revitalize rural communities and increase homeownership

“By expanding USDA homebuilding programs, investing in modern infrastructure, and strengthening small producers across the agricultural value chain, we can build new towns, revitalize old ones, and create pathways to asset ownership for American families.”

“For these individuals, stable housing must come first because the practical reality of their situation often traps them in addiction and makes it nearly impossible for them to hold a job.”

Michael Guest

Opposes abortion and supports single-sex sports

Guest campaigns on protecting the right to life of the unborn as a fundamental constitutional right. He also voted for federal legislation prohibiting male-born athletes from competing in female school sports.

• Promotes constitutional protection for the right to life of the unborn
• Voted Yea on the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act of 2025 (H.R. 28)

“...promoting our Constitutional freedoms and liberties—including the right to life of the unborn and our 2nd Amendment rights.”

Michael Guest

Supports 2nd Amendment gun rights

Guest makes defending individual Second Amendment rights a core element of his campaign and legislative platform.

• Promotes and defends 2nd Amendment gun rights guaranteed by the Constitution

“...keeping our 2nd Amendment gun rights and the other individual rights and liberties guaranteed to us by our Constitution.”