| Jose P. Miranda | |
| State House: | Pennsylvania |
| District: | 197th |
| Term Start: | 2013 |
| Term End: | 2014 |
| Predecessor: | Gary Williams |
| Successor: | Leslie Acosta |
| Birth Date: | 30 October 1985 |
| Party: | Democratic |
| Alma Mater: | West Chester University |
| Residence: | Philadelphia |
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.[1] Miranda previously worked on the staffs of Philadelphia City Council President Darrell Clarke and state Senator Shirley Kitchen.[2]
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.[3]