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Michael Kalagias
Michael Kalagias (Libertarian Party) ran for election to the Arkansas House of Representatives to represent District 8. He lost in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Kalagias (Libertarian Party) was a candidate for Arkansas' 3rd Congressional District in the U.S. House. Kalagias lost the general election on November 6, 2018. Kalagias was a 2016 Libertarian candidate for District 96 of the Arkansas House of Representatives.
Biography
Michael Kalagias served in the U.S. Navy from 1992 to 1997. Kalagias earned a B.S. in political science from Wayland Baptist University in 1990. His career experience includes working as a public school teacher.[1]
Elections
2024
See also: Arkansas House of Representatives elections, 2024
General election
General election for Arkansas House of Representatives District 8
Incumbent Austin McCollum defeated Michael Kalagias in the general election for Arkansas House of Representatives District 8 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Austin McCollum (R) | 76.3 | 10,950 |
 | Michael Kalagias (L) | 23.7 | 3,402 | |
| Total votes: 14,352 | |||
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Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent Austin McCollum advanced from the Republican primary for Arkansas House of Representatives District 8.
Libertarian convention
Libertarian convention for Arkansas House of Representatives District 8
Michael Kalagias advanced from the Libertarian convention for Arkansas House of Representatives District 8 on February 25, 2024.
Candidate | ||
| ✔ | | Michael Kalagias (L) |
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Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Kalagias in this election.
Pledges
Kalagias signed the following pledges.
2022
See also: Arkansas' 3rd Congressional District election, 2022
General election
General election for U.S. House Arkansas District 3
Incumbent Steve Womack defeated Lauren Mallett-Hays and Michael Kalagias in the general election for U.S. House Arkansas District 3 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Steve Womack (R) | 63.7 | 142,401 |
 | Lauren Mallett-Hays (D) | 32.9 | 73,541 | |
| Michael Kalagias (L) | 3.4 | 7,646 | |
| Total votes: 223,588 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Lauren Mallett-Hays advanced from the Democratic primary for U.S. House Arkansas District 3.
Republican primary election
Republican primary for U.S. House Arkansas District 3
Incumbent Steve Womack defeated Neil Kumar in the Republican primary for U.S. House Arkansas District 3 on May 24, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Steve Womack | 78.7 | 60,814 |
 | Neil Kumar | 21.3 | 16,414 | |
| Total votes: 77,228 | |||
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Libertarian convention
Libertarian convention for U.S. House Arkansas District 3
Michael Kalagias advanced from the Libertarian convention for U.S. House Arkansas District 3 on February 20, 2022.
Candidate | ||
| ✔ | | Michael Kalagias (L) |
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2020
See also: Arkansas' 3rd Congressional District election, 2020
Arkansas' 3rd Congressional District election, 2020 (March 3 Democratic primary)
Arkansas' 3rd Congressional District election, 2020 (March 3 Republican primary)
General election
General election for U.S. House Arkansas District 3
Incumbent Steve Womack defeated Celeste Williams and Michael Kalagias in the general election for U.S. House Arkansas District 3 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Steve Womack (R) | 64.3 | 214,960 |
 | Celeste Williams (D) | 31.8 | 106,325 | |
| Michael Kalagias (L) | 3.9 | 12,977 | |
| Total votes: 334,262 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Celeste Williams advanced from the Democratic primary for U.S. House Arkansas District 3.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent Steve Womack advanced from the Republican primary for U.S. House Arkansas District 3.
2018
General election
General election for U.S. House Arkansas District 3
Incumbent Steve Womack defeated Joshua Mahony and Michael Kalagias in the general election for U.S. House Arkansas District 3 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Steve Womack (R) | 64.7 | 148,717 |
 | Joshua Mahony (D) | 32.6 | 74,952 | |
| Michael Kalagias (L) | 2.6 | 5,899 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 140 | ||
| Total votes: 229,708 (100.00% precincts reporting) | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Josh Moody (Independent)
Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for U.S. House Arkansas District 3
Joshua Mahony advanced from the Democratic primary for U.S. House Arkansas District 3 on May 22, 2018.
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| ✔ | | Joshua Mahony |
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for U.S. House Arkansas District 3
Incumbent Steve Womack defeated Robb Ryerse in the Republican primary for U.S. House Arkansas District 3 on May 22, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Steve Womack | 84.2 | 47,757 |
 | Robb Ryerse | 15.8 | 8,988 | |
| Total votes: 56,745 | |||
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2016
Ballotpedia's analysis revealed that only 42 of the 100 seats up for election in 2016 involved competition between Democrats and Republicans. This made it numerically impossible for Democrats to take control of either Arkansas legislative chamber in 2016.
The reason for the low competition was that candidates were in safe districts for their parties. Between 1972 and 2014, an upward trend in uncontested state legislative elections occurred.
The Democratic Party of Arkansas focused its 2016 efforts on the state’s House of Representatives. Without the numbers to win the state Senate, H.L. Moody, communications director for the Democratic Party of Arkansas, told Ballotpedia that the party’s goal was to “start building back where we can,” beginning with the House.
Ballotpedia spoke to political analyst Richard Winger, who said that the early primary deadline for the 2016 elections was a possible factor as well, making it difficult for Democrats to recruit candidates early.
The primary election was held on March 1, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing period began at noon local time on November 2, 2015, and ended at noon local time on November 9, 2015.[2]
Incumbent Grant Hodges defeated Michael Kalagias in the Arkansas House of Representatives District 96 general election.[3]
| Arkansas House of Representatives, District 96 General Election, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Grant Hodges Incumbent |
71.43% | 7,299 | |
| Libertarian | Michael Kalagias | 28.57% | 2,919 | |
| Total Votes | 10,218 | |||
| Source: Arkansas Secretary of State | ||||
Incumbent Grant Hodges ran unopposed in the Arkansas House of Representatives District 96 Republican Primary.[4][5]
| Arkansas House of Representatives, District 96 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Grant Hodges Incumbent (unopposed) | |
2014
Elections for the Arkansas House of Representatives took place in 2014. A primary election took place on May 20, 2014; a runoff election took place where necessary on June 10, 2014. The general election was held on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was March 3, 2014. Tom McClure was unopposed in the Democratic primary. Grant Hodges defeated Damon Wallace in the Republican primary. Hodges defeated McClure and Michael Kalagias (L) in the general election.[6][7]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Grant Hodges |
59.2% | 4,330 | |
| Democratic | Tom McClure | 35.6% | 2,605 | |
| Libertarian | Michael Kalagias | 5.1% | 375 | |
| Total Votes | 7,310 | |||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
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Grant Hodges |
68.7% | 1,395 |
| Damon Wallace | 31.3% | 635 |
| Total Votes | 2,030 | |
Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Michael Kalagias did not complete Ballotpedia's 2024 Candidate Connection survey.
2022
Michael Kalagias did not complete Ballotpedia's 2022 Candidate Connection survey.
2020
Michael Kalagias completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Kalagias' responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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I am running for office so that people will have a reasonable choice that isn't part of the corrupt two party establishment. For too many years the Democrats and Republicans have been preaching hatred and fear of the other, and we are reaping what was sown. We are killing each other while the country literally and figuratively burns. All so that privileged officials can grow and protect their power. It hasn't mattered which of those two parties has been in power; the result is the same bad government, massive debt increases, and further erosion of our liberties.
I want our government to become accountable again, whittled down to a size that fits inside the Constitution. We start by cutting government spending to the point where the budget is balanced. Then we eliminate every law that is contrary to the limitations imposed by the articles and amendments to the Constitution. Finally we make it easier for multiple parties to have ballot access so no one party can ever again hold power.- Balance the budget now. We're $27Trillion in debt. That's over $80,000 of debt for every single man, woman, and child. The interest alone is well over $300Billion every year and rising, making it the 4th largest federal expenditure behind Retirement, Healthcare, and Military spending. If we don't get the debt under control there won't be anything left to spend on anything else.
- Fix healthcare. The highly regulated managed care system we have now is not working and making healthcare harder to find or afford. It is quickly becoming a government rationed healthcare system. We need to return to a patient centered direct care and pay model that puts the choices back between the Dr. and patient while increasing access and affordability..
- End the corruption in politics. Pass a Term Limits Amendment. Cut pay and benefits for elected officials. Power corrupts, so allow more access to 3rd parties so that no party is ever in power.
Veterans Issues: The VA is a mess and we're not taking care of our veterans as we promised we would.
Foreign Affairs: We need to stop trying to be the world's police force and engaging in undeclared foreign wars.
Healthcare: Eliminate rationed care and transition to an affordable patient centered policy.
Education: Since the creation of the Dept. of Education spending and regulations have dramatically increased, while quality of education has dramatically decreased.
Taxes: Taxation is extortion and the means used by those in power to subjugate the masses. We need to cut government spending so that taxes can be responsibly lowered.
Ben Franklin's Autobiography.
Thomas Paine's Common Sense.
Balance a budget and submit it on time. No more continuing resolutions fueling massive deficits.
The gerrymandering needs to stop.
No one should ever serve more than two terms at any particular office. Staying longer than that breeds corruption.
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2014
Kalagias submitted the following statement to Ballotpedia:[1]
| “ | I decided to run for office because I know my country and state are heading in the wrong direction, enacting unsustainable policies that will take the American dream completely away from our future generations. I want to leave my part of the world in better shape than I found it. We need to do this through more limited government, decreased spending, decreased taxes, and personal responsibility. Republicans and Democrats are concerned only with increasing the power of the Republicans and Democrats. I want to give the power back to the people.[8] | ” |
Campaign finance summary
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See also
2024 Elections
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Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Information submitted through Ballotpedia's biographical submission form on March 28, 2014
- ↑ Arkansas Secretary of State, "2016 Election Dates," accessed November 17, 2015
- ↑ Arkansas Secretary of State, "2016 General Election and Nonpartisan Runoff Election," accessed November 23, 2016
- ↑ Arkansas Secretary of State, "Candidate Information," accessed July 25, 2016
- ↑ Arkansas Secretary of State, "2016 Primary Election Results," accessed April 19, 2016
- ↑ Arkansas Secretary of State, "Candidate Information," accessed March 5, 2014
- ↑ Arkansas Secretary of State, "Official primary election results," accessed June 26, 2014
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
