archivesource:Mississippi Clarion Ledger

Oct. 28, 2026, 1:20 p.m. CTWill it be an unprecedented blue wave or the more typical red ripple in the Magnolia State? Only the results will tell.On Tuesday, Nov. 3, voters head to the polls with much at stake. Nationally, control of Congress is the topic. Will a Democratic wave earn the majority of the U.S. House and U.S. Senate?In Mississippi, all four U.S. House races are up for grabs, but most eyes will be on a heated U.S. Senate race between incumbent Republican Cindy Hyde-Smith and Democratic challenger Scott...

Oct. 26, 2026Updated Oct. 27, 2026, 2:58 p.m. CTIncumbent Rep. Michael Guest is facing two challengers in Mississippi's Third Congressional District, which slices across the southeast part of the state.Democratic candidate Michael Chiaradio, a farmer and entrepreneur, and Libertarian Erik Kiehle are running against Guest for the first time.Guest has held the office since 2018, handily winning reelection in every cycle since then.Michael GuestGuest is a conservative Republican who has aligned himself closely with President Donald Trump's agenda since his first bid for office. He emphasized his "America-first approach" on...