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Erik Kiehle

U.S. House District 3

2026 Mississippi U.S. House — District 3 — General Election · November 3, 2026

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Last reviewed September 16, 2026

Overview

Current race
2026 Mississippi U.S. House — District 3 — General Election on November 3, 2026
Official candidacy
U.S. House District 3 · Libertarian · Candidate
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Mississippi Secretary of State — Candidate Qualifying List

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Office: U.S. House District 3

Name: Erik Kiehle

Party: Libertarian

General Election: November 3, 2026

Official and campaign contacts

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Experience

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About Erik Kiehle

Source-published biography

Erik is a father, a local businessman in property management, a volunteer firefighter for two departments in Lauderdale County, and a private pilot.

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Erik is a father, a local businessman in property management, a volunteer firefighter for two departments in Lauderdale County, and a private pilot.

Positions and priorities

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About Erik Kiehle

Candidate position

Erik Kiehle is a dedicated candidate running to represent the great state of Mississippi. With a passion for serving the community and a commitment to making a difference, Erik is focused on creating a brighter future for all Americans.

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Erik Kiehle is a dedicated candidate running to represent the great state of Mississippi. With a passion for serving the community and a commitment to making a difference, Erik is focused on creating a brighter future for all Americans.

America First

Candidate position

I believe in America First. We must ensure the strength and security of our great nation. Together, we can create a nation that reflects our values of equal opportunity, accountability, and justice.

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I believe in America First. We must ensure the strength and security of our great nation. Together, we can create a nation that reflects our values of equal opportunity, accountability, and justice.

Democracy, ethics, and government accountability

Candidate position

I am dedicated to engaging with the community, listening to your concerns, and advocating for policies that uplift every Mississippian. Join me in making a difference!

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I am dedicated to engaging with the community, listening to your concerns, and advocating for policies that uplift every Mississippian. Join me in making a difference!

Democracy, ethics, and government accountability

Candidate position

Integrity is at the heart of my campaign. I promise transparency and accountability to all constituents, ensuring that your trust is well placed in my leadership.

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Integrity is at the heart of my campaign. I promise transparency and accountability to all constituents, ensuring that your trust is well placed in my leadership.

Put America First

Candidate position
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Prioritize the strength and security of the United States in federal policymaking.

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Advance Equal Opportunity, Accountability, and Justice

Candidate position
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Advance equal opportunity, accountability, and justice in federal policy.

  • Preserve the three stated values as an outcome-level priority.
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Listen to Constituents and Advocate Policies That Uplift Mississippians

Candidate position
FactVote summary · Goal / Priority

Engage with constituents, listen to their concerns, and advocate policies intended to uplift Mississippians.

  • Preserve the representation commitment without inventing issue-specific policies.
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Provide Transparent and Accountable Representation

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FactVote summary · Goal / Priority

Provide transparent and accountable representation to constituents.

  • Preserve the explicit ethics commitment.
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Public record

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Campaign finance

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Candidate ID: H6MS03236

Name: KIEHLE, ERIK

Office: House

State: MS

District: MS03

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Member-level public record

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Sources

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  1. Election record

    2026 Mississippi general-election candidate record — Erik Kiehle

    Mississippi Secretary of State

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  2. Candidate-owned primary source

    Erik Kiehle — candidate-owned primary source

    Erik Kiehle campaign

    Open Erik Kiehle campaign

    Link checked September 15, 2026.

  3. Official campaign contact filing

    KIEHLE4CONGRESS — current FEC Statement of Organization

    Federal Election Commission

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  4. Campaign-finance record

    Erik Kiehle — official FEC candidate totals

    Federal Election Commission

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