title: Michael Kielsky
text: # Michael Kielsky
  
  Michael Kielsky is an American attorney, perennial candidate, and the former Chairman of the Libertarian Party of Arizona. Kielsky, a Phoenix attorney, challenged the results of Arizona's controversial 2016 presidential primary. Kielsky is a leading defense attorney in cases involving photo radar.
  
  ## Election history
  
  * 2014 Libertarian candidate for Legislative District 25 losing to Justin Olson and Russell Bowers.
  * 2012 Libertarian candidate for Maricopa County Attorney receiving 27.5% of the vote and losing to Bill Montgomery.
  * 2010 Libertarian candidate for the Special Election for Maricopa County Attorney, receiving 25.9% of the vote and losing to Bill Montgomery.
  * 2008 Libertarian candidate for Maricopa County Attorney, losing to Andrew Thomas.
  * 2004 Libertarian candidate for Arizona's 5th Congressional District losing to J. D. Hayworth. Kielsky received 6,189 votes.
  