Jose Miranda (politician)

Jose "J.P." Miranda (born October 30, 1985) is an American politician. He served as a Democratic party member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, from 2013 to 2014. Miranda previously worked on the staffs of Philadelphia City Council President Darrell Clarke and state Senator Shirley Kitchen.

Jose P. Miranda
Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives
from the 197th district
In office
2013–2014
Preceded byGary Williams
Succeeded byLeslie Acosta
Personal details
Born (1985-10-30) October 30, 1985
Political partyDemocratic
ResidencePhiladelphia
Alma materWest Chester University

He was elected to one term in 2012. In January 2014, Miranda and his sister were charged for maintaining a “ghost employee” on his payroll. He was subsequently defeated by Leslie Acosta in the primary election in 2014. In January 2015, Miranda pled guilty to false swearing and ethics violations.

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