Person
Joe Miller
- Work
- Associate director of planning at a design-build firm, print-production general manager, and teacher at the high school and college levels.
Source: ballotpedia.org
- Public service
- Amherst Board of Zoning Appeals; at-large councilman, Amherst City Council.
Source: ballotpedia.org
- Education
- Associate degree, Lorain County Community College, 1989.
Source: ballotpedia.org
- Education
- B.S. in secondary education and teaching, Bowling Green State University, 1992.
Source: ballotpedia.org
- Education
- M.Ed., Ashland University, 2006; M.A. in American history and government, Ashland University, 2019.
Source: ballotpedia.org
- Home
- Amherst, Ohio.
Source: ballotpedia.org
Ballotpedia · Campaign Website · Chamber directory · Official site · Ohio campaign finance
- $71KRaised, as filed · June 12, 2026
- $95KCash on hand · June 12, 2026
- no poll on fileLatest poll
- 8Positions in their words · 8 issues
- none on fileClaims checked
- 2Offices held · Member, Ohio House of Representatives, since 2019
9 of 11 sections researched
Not yet researched: What they have said, checked, Polling and approval.
What has been checked
- Profile 13 entries
- On the ballot 1 entry
- Where they stand 8 entries He has never completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey for this race (checked 2026, 2024, 2022, 2020); his only completed survey, in 2018, predates it. All eight positions are from his campaign website's Issues page, fetched September 22, 2026.
- What they have said, checked None found in the records checked PolitiFact and FactCheck.org searched 2026-09-25: none found. PolitiFact's joe-miller page and FactCheck.org's joe-miller archive are the 2010 and 2014 Alaska U.S. Senate candidate, a different person. Checked: Research lane claims-2026, 2026-09-25
- Record in office 6 entries Every bill on legislature.ohio.gov where he is a PRIMARY sponsor and that reached the governor's signature in the 135th or 136th General Assembly: 2.
- Money 1 entry Calendar-2026 contributions and expenditures, and cash on hand on the most recent report (filed 2026-06-12), as filed with the Ohio Secretary of State. Reports filed after that are not included. Checked: Ohio Secretary of State candidate cover-page export, 2026 reports
- Financial interests 19 entries
- Polling and approval None found in the records checked Ballotpedia records no poll for this race as of September 22, 2026. Checked: Ballotpedia's polling section for this race
- Elections 2 entries Includes the last general election for this seat.
- Endorsements 3 entries
- Sources 13 entries
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The numbers behind this figure, as a table
| Chamber | District | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio Senate | Ohio Senate, Ohio's 13th District | Ohio State Senator, District 13 |
On the ballot
- Ohio State Senator, District 13 · November 3, 2026 · Democratic
Source: Ohio elections, 2026
The numbers behind this figure, as a table
| Date | Deadline | Time | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 18, 2026 | Military and overseas absentee voting begins | The start of absentee voting for military and overseas (UOCAVA) voters. | |
| October 5, 2026 | Voter registration deadline | 9 p.m. | Boards of elections and the Ohio Secretary of State's office are open until 9 p.m. to accept registrations. |
| October 6, 2026 | Absentee voting by mail and early in-person voting begin | Early in-person voting runs 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. from October 6 through October 9; hours change on later dates through Election Day. | |
| October 22, 2026 | Pre-general campaign finance reports due | 4 p.m. | Certain candidates, political action committees, caucus committees and political parties file by 4 p.m. reports covering contributions and expenditures through October 14, 2026. |
| October 27, 2026 | Deadline for boards to receive absentee ballot applications | 8:30 p.m. | Applications for an absentee ballot must reach the county board by this time. |
| November 1, 2026 | Last day of early in-person voting | 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. | Early in-person voting at county boards of elections ends on Sunday, November 1; the hours that day are 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. in the table above. By October 29, nearly 1.3 million Ohioans had already voted early in person or returned absentee ballots (Journal-News; Signal Ohio's counts from the Secretary of State's daily absentee file add to 1,289,090). The 2022 midterm saw 1.47 million early votes, then a record. |
| November 2, 2026 | No early in-person voting at boards of elections | Early in-person voting at county boards of elections ended Sunday, November 1; there is no voting at boards of elections on Monday, November 2. Voters cast ballots at their assigned polling places on Tuesday, November 3. | |
| November 3, 2026 | Deadline for non-military/overseas absentee ballots to be received | 7:30 p.m. | Absentee ballots not covered by UOCAVA must be received by this time on Election Day. |
| November 3, 2026 | Last-minute absentee request for a hospitalization emergency | 3 p.m. | A voter, or a voter's minor child, who is hospitalized because of an accident or medical emergency may apply for an absentee ballot until 3 p.m. on Election Day. |
| November 3, 2026 | Polls open | 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. | Election Day voting hours statewide. |
| November 7, 2026 | Deadline for military and overseas (UOCAVA) absentee ballots to be received | The extended receipt deadline for UOCAVA absentee ballots. | |
| November 8, 2026 | Boards of elections may begin the official canvass | County boards may begin the official canvass of the November 3 General Election ballots (5 days after the election). | |
| November 18, 2026 | Deadline for boards to begin the official canvass | County boards must begin the official canvass of November 3 General Election ballots no later than this date (15 days after the election). | |
| November 24, 2026 | Deadline for boards to complete the official canvass | County boards must complete the canvass of November 3 General Election ballots no later than this date (21 days after the election). | |
| December 11, 2026 | Post-general campaign finance reports due | 4 p.m. | Certain candidates, political action committees, caucus committees and political parties file by 4 p.m. reports covering contributions and expenditures through December 4, 2026. |
Where they stand
Abortion
Every individual deserves the right to make informed decisions about their health and body without government interference. Joe stands firm on protecting and expanding access to comprehensive reproductive healthcare.
Source: joemillerforohio.com
Cost of living
Joe knows that too many Ohio families are feeling squeezed by rising costs. Groceries, housing, utilities, childcare, and everyday expenses are climbing faster than wages.
Source: joemillerforohio.com
Data centers
When billionaires plot massive data center deals behind closed doors, our communities pay the price.
Source: joemillerforohio.com
Drugs and addiction
The opioid epidemic is a public health emergency tearing communities apart and claiming lives across Ohio daily.
Source: joemillerforohio.com
Education
Ohio was once a beacon of educational excellence. Recently, however, its schools have been compromised by detrimental state policies.
Source: joemillerforohio.com
Environment and water
Clean water is a vital resource, not an optional one. The district's proximity to Lake Erie and other natural treasures demands responsible stewardship.
Source: joemillerforohio.com
Health care
One medical crisis shouldn't mean financial catastrophe.
Source: joemillerforohio.com
Jobs and the economy
Lorain County's economic strength once relied heavily on manufacturing. It's time to pivot to future-oriented jobs that utilize the region's natural assets—its lakeshore, extensive transport networks, and skilled workforce.
Source: joemillerforohio.com
What they have said, checked
None found in the records checked
Record in office
The numbers behind this figure, as a table
| Person | Date | Kind | Entry |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miller (D) | 2019-01-01 | office | Member, Ohio House of Representatives, District 56 |
| Miller (D) | 2023-01-01 | office | Member, Ohio House of Representatives, District 53 |
| Miller (D) | 2024-12-19 | bill | 2024-12-19 (bill): Joint primary sponsor, with Rep. Bill Seitz, of House Bill 78 (135th General Assembly), Regards State Teachers Retirement Board elections, m |
| Miller (D) | 2025-04-09 | vote | 2025-04-09 (vote): Voted no on the state operating budget for fiscal years 2026 and 2027 (House-passed version) (House Bill 96); the House vote was 60-39 and t |
| Miller (D) | 2025-06-11 | vote | 2025-06-11 (vote): Voted no on whether the House would concur in the Senate's amendments to the state operating budget for fiscal years 2026 and 2027 (House Bi |
| Miller (D) | 2025-06-25 | vote | 2025-06-25 (vote): Voted no on the conference committee report on the state operating budget for fiscal years 2026 and 2027 (House Bill 96); the House vote was |
| Miller (D) | 2025-11-05 | bill | 2025-11-05 (bill): Joint primary sponsor, with Rep. Kevin D. Miller, of House Bill 44 (136th General Assembly), Regards law enforcement training and competitiv |
| Miller (D) | 2026-06-10 | vote | 2026-06-10 (vote): Voted no on adopting the joint resolution proposing a constitutional amendment to require identification to vote, placing it on the November |
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vote June 10, 2026
Voted no on adopting the joint resolution proposing a constitutional amendment to require identification to vote, placing it on the November 3, 2026 ballot as Issue 3 (Senate Joint Resolution 10); the House vote was 62-30 and the motion passed.
Sources: Senate Joint Resolution 10: votes · Senate Joint Resolution 10
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bill November 5, 2025
Joint primary sponsor, with Rep. Kevin D. Miller, of House Bill 44 (136th General Assembly), Regards law enforcement training and competitive examinations, signed into law November 5, 2025.
Source: legislature.ohio.gov
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vote June 25, 2025
Voted no on the conference committee report on the state operating budget for fiscal years 2026 and 2027 (House Bill 96); the House vote was 59-38 and the motion passed.
Sources: House Bill 96: votes · House Bill 96
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vote June 11, 2025
Voted no on whether the House would concur in the Senate's amendments to the state operating budget for fiscal years 2026 and 2027 (House Bill 96); the House vote was 1-85 and the motion failed.
Sources: House Bill 96: votes · House Bill 96
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vote April 9, 2025
Voted no on the state operating budget for fiscal years 2026 and 2027 (House-passed version) (House Bill 96); the House vote was 60-39 and the motion passed.
Sources: House Bill 96: votes · House Bill 96
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bill December 19, 2024
Joint primary sponsor, with Rep. Bill Seitz, of House Bill 78 (135th General Assembly), Regards State Teachers Retirement Board elections, membership, signed into law December 19, 2024.
Source: legislature.ohio.gov
Recorded votes
Joe Miller cast 1,203 Yea or Nay votes on the roll calls we hold, across 4 terms from 2019 to 2026, all in the Ohio General Assembly, from the Ohio Legislature. Each term opens to every roll call, with the question, the result, how Joe Miller voted and how the majority of their party voted.
| Term | Chamber | Yea | Nay | Did not vote | With party |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 136th General Assembly, 2025–2026 | Ohio House, district 53 | 257 | 33 | not recorded | 62% of 48 |
| 135th General Assembly, 2023–2024 | Ohio House, district 53 | 219 | 28 | not recorded | 78% of 32 |
| 134th General Assembly, 2021–2022 | Ohio House, district 56 | 322 | 72 | not recorded | 76% of 85 |
| 133rd General Assembly, 2019–2020 | Ohio House, district 56 | 237 | 35 | not recorded | 83% of 36 |
"With party" counts only roll calls on which most Republicans and most Democrats voted opposite ways. The Ohio Legislature records who voted Yea and who voted Nay and no one else, so an absence cannot be told from an abstention and neither is counted; only floor votes are listed.
Source: Legislation and votes
Money
The numbers behind this figure, as a table
| From | To | Dollars | Share of total | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raised | Spent | 20,427.70 | 15.3% | |
| Other funds (derived) | Spent | 17,667.23 | 13.3% | |
| Raised | Cash on hand | 50,956.19 | 38.3% | |
| Other funds (derived) | Cash on hand | 44,070.31 | 33.1% |
The numbers behind this figure, as a table
| Status |
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| None found in the records checked |
Totals as filed
| Race | Filer | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand | As of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio State Senator, District 13 | OhioSOS Friends of Joe Miller | $71,384 | $38,095 | $95,026 | June 12, 2026 |
Ohio campaigns were due to file pre-general reports on October 22, covering activity through October 14, 2026. They are not in these figures, which come from the latest report in our records, dated June 12, 2026.
Sources: Campaign Finance Data · Campaign Finance: Cover Page search · Campaign Finance
Outside spending
Financial interests
Disclosed holdings
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Listed JAM Packed Enterprises, LLC as a business name.
March 30, 2026
Source: 2025 financial disclosure statement, Ohio Joint Legislative Ethics Committee
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Listed a fiduciary relationship with Dems101, as Board Member.
March 30, 2026
Source: 2025 financial disclosure statement, Ohio Joint Legislative Ethics Committee
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Listed a fiduciary relationship with JAM PACKED ENTERPRISES, LLC, as President.
March 30, 2026
Source: 2025 financial disclosure statement, Ohio Joint Legislative Ethics Committee
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Listed an investment in Apple.
March 30, 2026
Source: 2025 financial disclosure statement, Ohio Joint Legislative Ethics Committee
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Listed an investment in AXA Equitable.
March 30, 2026
Source: 2025 financial disclosure statement, Ohio Joint Legislative Ethics Committee
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Listed an investment in Knights of Columbus.
March 30, 2026
Source: 2025 financial disclosure statement, Ohio Joint Legislative Ethics Committee
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Listed an investment in Microsoft.
March 30, 2026
Source: 2025 financial disclosure statement, Ohio Joint Legislative Ethics Committee
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Listed an investment in Ohio College Advantage.
March 30, 2026
Source: 2025 financial disclosure statement, Ohio Joint Legislative Ethics Committee
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Listed an investment in Public Employees Retirement System.
March 30, 2026
Source: 2025 financial disclosure statement, Ohio Joint Legislative Ethics Committee
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Listed an investment in SIO Holding Acct S&P 500.
March 30, 2026
Source: 2025 financial disclosure statement, Ohio Joint Legislative Ethics Committee
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Listed an investment in State Teachers Retirement System.
March 30, 2026
Source: 2025 financial disclosure statement, Ohio Joint Legislative Ethics Committee
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Listed an investment in Vanguard.
March 30, 2026
Source: 2025 financial disclosure statement, Ohio Joint Legislative Ethics Committee
Disclosed income
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Listed Apple as a source of income.
March 30, 2026
Source: 2025 financial disclosure statement, Ohio Joint Legislative Ethics Committee
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Listed Education Service Center NEO as a source of income.
March 30, 2026
Source: 2025 financial disclosure statement, Ohio Joint Legislative Ethics Committee
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Listed JAM Packed Enterprises, LLC as a source of income.
March 30, 2026
Source: 2025 financial disclosure statement, Ohio Joint Legislative Ethics Committee
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Listed Lorain County Board of Elections as a source of income.
March 30, 2026
Source: 2025 financial disclosure statement, Ohio Joint Legislative Ethics Committee
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Listed Microsoft as a source of income.
March 30, 2026
Source: 2025 financial disclosure statement, Ohio Joint Legislative Ethics Committee
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Listed Renhill Group LLC as a source of income.
March 30, 2026
Source: 2025 financial disclosure statement, Ohio Joint Legislative Ethics Committee
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Listed State of Ohio as a source of income.
March 30, 2026
Source: 2025 financial disclosure statement, Ohio Joint Legislative Ethics Committee
Reported conflicts
None found in the records checked.
Net worth, as estimated
None found in the records checked.
Polling and approval
The numbers behind this figure, as a table
| Status |
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| None found in the records checked |
Elections
| Race | Party | Result | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio State Senator, District 13 (2026) | Democratic | Pending | ||
| Ohio State Representative, District 53 (2024) | Democratic | Won | 29,205 | 56.3% |
Offices held
Member, Ohio House of Representatives, District 56 · 2019-01-01 to 2022-12-31 · elected
Source: ballotpedia.org
Member, Ohio House of Representatives, District 53 · 2023-01-01 to present · elected
Sources: ohiohouse.gov · ballotpedia.org
Endorsements
Endorsements received
unionUAW
2026
Listed as a State Senate endorsement on the UAW's 2026 Ohio endorsement page, grouped under UAW Region 2B.
Source: uawpower.org
unionOhio Federation of Teachers
2026
Listed under Ohio Senate on the union's 2026 endorsement page, which names general-election nominees.
Source: oft-aft.org
organizationOhio Environmental Council Action Fund
2026
Listed in the organization's 2026 Ohio Senate endorsements, District 13.
Source: theoecactionfund.org
Sources
Data from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0: Ohio House of Representatives
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- Joseph A. Miller, III · Ohio House of Representatives · accessed 2026-09-22
- Joe Miller for Ohio · Friends of Joe Miller · accessed 2026-09-22
- Campaign Finance Data · Ohio Secretary of State · accessed 2026-09-19
- Campaign Finance: Cover Page search · Ohio Secretary of State · accessed 2026-09-19
- Campaign Finance · Ohio Secretary of State · accessed 2026-09-19
- Ohio House of Representatives District 53 · Ballotpedia · accessed 2026-09-21 · CC BY-SA 3.0 or later, per Ballotpedia's terms
- 2024 Official Election Results · Ohio Secretary of State · accessed 2026-09-21
- Member Directory · The Ohio House of Representatives · accessed 2026-09-08
- Ohio House of Representatives · Wikipedia · accessed 2026-09-08
- House Bill 96: votes · Ohio General Assembly
- Senate Joint Resolution 10: votes · Ohio General Assembly
- https://oft-aft.org/2026election
- https://uawpower.org/states/ohio
- https://theoecactionfund.org/2026-endorsements/
- 2025 financial disclosure statement, Ohio Joint Legislative Ethics Committee · Ohio Joint Legislative Ethics Committee
- https://www.joemillerforohio.com/issues
- https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/136/hb44
- https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/135/hb78
- House Bill 96 · Ohio General Assembly · accessed 2026-09-21
- Senate Joint Resolution 10 · Ohio General Assembly · accessed 2026-09-21
- Ohio campaign finance
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