Mike Kirchner
Republican candidate for U.S. House in Ohio
$881.10
NOV 7, 2026
General Election
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Live Odds — OH-11 House winner?
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0.1%chance to win
$881.10NOV 7, 2026Candidate Overview
Key details about the candidate’s background, party, office sought and current campaign.
Current roleConsulting actuary (retired)
PartyRepublican
Political ideologyMainstream Republican
GenderMale
LocationOhio
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BackgroundConsulting actuary (retired)
EducationUniversity of Akron — degree in applied mathematics
Notable personal detailsMike Kirchner is a Republican candidate for the U.S. House in Ohio’s 11th Congressional District. He is a retired consulting actuary with about 30 years of experience working with pension plans and postretirement health care plans. He is originally from Tiffin, Ohio, and is a University of Akron graduate with a degree in applied mathematics.
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Political Positions
Immigration & Border
Mike Kirchner says immigration should be encouraged for people who can participate successfully in the economy. He also says immigrants spur the economy and wants to end current DHS and ICE practices while expediting pathways to citizenship, while excluding people who commit violent crimes.
Public Safety & Guns
Mike Kirchner’s public questionnaire on gun policy does not provide an answer to what restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety. No clear public statement on gun regulation is visible in the candidate materials reviewed.
Latest News
Mike Kirchner is in the news because North Carolina’s 11th Congressional District is still expected to be highly competitive after Republican Rep. Chuck Edwards dropped his reelection bid. Edwards’ exit came after an ethics censure recommendation, and state Republicans now have to choose a replacement nominee. Democrats have already nominated Jamie Ager, keeping the race in focus as one of the state’s key House contests.
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