Jessica Miranda, the Democratic incumbent Hamilton County auditor, 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 the November 2024 special general election against Republican Tom Brinkman Jr. with about 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: Ohio General Election, Nov. 3, 2026
  • Education: High school diploma, Talawanda High School
  • Business: Franchise owner, broker and tax professional at Fiesta Insurance Franchise Corporation (2011–present); CEO at Uno Tax LLC, doing business as Fiesta Auto Insurance & Tax Service
  • Recognition: Cincinnati Business Courier 40 Under 40, 2022

Experience and public service

Miranda served as a state representative for Ohio House District 28 from 2019 to 2024, according to BallotReady profile data. She also held the role of minority whip in the Ohio House Democratic Caucus, according to her Wikipedia biography.

Miranda has served as a board member for Winton Woods City schools beginning in 2013, a position her Wikipedia biography lists as current. During her time in the legislature, she co-founded the Ohio Gun Violence Prevention Caucus with state Sen. Cecil Thomas.

On the issues

Miranda has stated positions on several policy areas through responses on her campaign issues page, as compiled by BallotReady. The following reflect her own words and claims.

Government operations: Miranda said she wants to use technology to make auditing faster and more efficient, saying modern tools can improve service delivery for residents.

Taxes and budget: Miranda said she supports restoring the Local Government Fund and opposes tax breaks for top earners. She said she opposes replacing the Ohio income tax with a consumption sales tax, calling it a burden on families.

Economy: Miranda said she supports raising Ohio's minimum wage and equal pay regardless of gender or race. As a small-business owner, she said economic development requires eliminating unnecessary barriers for startups and creating incentives for businesses.

Public safety: Miranda said she supports adequate funding for local police and fire departments. She also backs criminal justice reform. She said that includes ending what she called the school-to-prison pipeline and addressing the opioid crisis.

Education: Miranda said she supports increased K-12 funding and opposes using public money for vouchers that pay for parochial education. She pointed to her work on the Winton Woods school board as an example of improving standards.

Endorsements

The following endorsements are claimed by the endorsers, according to BallotReady profile data:

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

The Anderson-Mariemont Journal sent Miranda a candidate questionnaire. This profile will be updated if a response is received. A Ballotpedia page for this candidacy could not be verified from available sources.