Jessica Miranda, the Democrat who has served as Hamilton County auditor since April 2024, is running for a full term in the Nov. 3, 2026 general election.

Miranda was appointed to the office on April 13, 2024, by the Hamilton County Democratic Central Committee after the resignation and death of Auditor Brigid Kelly, according to her Wikipedia biography. She won a special general election that November, defeating Republican Tom Brinkman Jr. with approximately 55% of the vote, 216,418 to 174,168. She is certified for the 2026 ballot, according to BallotReady election data.

Candidate information

  • Name: Jessica E. Miranda
  • Party: Democratic
  • Office sought: Hamilton County Auditor
  • Election date: Nov. 3, 2026
  • Education: Talawanda High School
  • Business: CEO of Uno Tax, LLC, doing business as Fiesta Auto Insurance & Tax Service; franchise owner and broker at Fiesta Insurance Franchise Corporation

Experience and public service

Miranda represented Ohio House District 28 from 2019 to 2024. She served as minority whip in the Ohio House Democratic Caucus. Before her state legislative career, she was elected to the Winton Woods City school board, a position she has held since 2013, according to BallotReady profile data.

She co-founded the Ohio Gun Violence Prevention Caucus with Ohio Sen. Cecil Thomas, according to her Wikipedia biography. The Cincinnati Business Courier named her to its 40 Under 40 list in 2022.

On the issues

Miranda has outlined policy positions on her campaign website and through BallotReady candidate responses. All statements below are the candidate's own.

Government operations: Miranda said she is "committed to leveraging technology and innovation to streamline operations and improve service delivery" in the auditor's office, stating that modern tools can "enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of our auditing processes."

Taxes and budget: Miranda said she supports restoring the Local Government Fund to keep local governments solvent. She said she opposes tax breaks for Ohio's wealthiest earners and opposes replacing the state income tax with a consumption sales tax, calling it a further burden on families.

Economy and jobs: Miranda said she opposes "right to work" legislation and supports collective bargaining rights for public and private workers. As a small business owner, she said economic development requires "eliminating unnecessary red-tape for startups and creating incentives for businesses that directly address pressing needs of Ohio."

Education: Miranda said she supports increased funding for K-12 education and opposes using public money for vouchers that pay for parochial education. She pointed to her time on the Winton Woods school board, where she said the district implemented full-day early childhood education programs.

Public safety: Miranda said she supports background checks on all firearm purchases, red flag laws and a ban on assault rifles. She said she co-founded the Ohio Gun Violence Prevention Caucus and holds a concealed-carry permit in Hamilton County.

Endorsements

Miranda has received the following endorsements, according to BallotReady:

  • Hamilton County Democratic Party
  • Ohio - Hamilton County Democrats
  • AFL-CIO
  • Matriots PAC

The Montgomery-Blue Ash Courier did not receive a completed questionnaire from this candidate. This profile is based on publicly available information and the candidate's published policy positions.