Joe Miller
Candidate for State Senator, 13th District, Full term commencing 1/1/2027
Background
- Occupation
- State representative; teacher
- Lives in
- Amherst
- Campaign website
- joemillerforohio.com
A state representative from Amherst who has taught at the high school and college level; before the legislature he worked in design-build planning and print production management.
Documented positions
Public safety
Co-sponsored a law streamlining hiring of transferring police officers.In office
House Bill 44, with Rep. Kevin Miller, passed both chambers in October 2025.
ReportReps. Joe Miller, Kevin Miller's Bipartisan Bill Passes Ohio Legislature, Moves to Governor's DeskGovernment record · Ohio House Democratic Caucus · Oct 22, 2025 · ohiohouse.gov
“streamlines the process of filling vacant police officer positions and making training more accessible”
Environment & parks
Supports pausing data center construction until local concerns are addressed.
ReportJoe Miller for Ohio: IssuesCampaign website · Joe Miller campaign · joemillerforohio.com
“New construction will be paused until local impact concerns are addressed”
Health & human services
Supports protecting and expanding access to abortion and contraception.
ReportJoe Miller for Ohio: IssuesCampaign website · Joe Miller campaign · joemillerforohio.com
“Joe stands firm on protecting and expanding access to comprehensive reproductive healthcare.”
Supports expanded addiction treatment to address the opioid crisis.
ReportJoe Miller for Ohio: IssuesCampaign website · Joe Miller campaign · joemillerforohio.com
“improving access to treatment, expanding education on substance abuse, and preventing unscrupulous pharmaceutical practices”
Supports health care pricing transparency.
ReportJoe Miller for Ohio: IssuesCampaign website · Joe Miller campaign · joemillerforohio.com
“Joe also supports pricing transparency to ensure Ohioans can truly shop for their health policies.”
Government & transparency
Introduced a bill adding ballot drop boxes at polling places.In office
ReportReps. Joe Miller, Russo Introduce Bill to Expand Absentee Ballot Drop Box AccessGovernment record · Ohio House Democratic Caucus · Mar 12, 2026 · ohiohouse.gov
“introduced a bill to provide absentee ballot drop boxes at every polling place”
Opposed Senate Bill 293 ending the mail ballot grace period.In office
ReportRep. Joe Miller: Ohio Republicans Place New Burdens on VotersGovernment record · Ohio House Democratic Caucus · Nov 20, 2025 · ohiohouse.gov
“condemned the passage of anti-voter Senate Bill (SB) 293”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Joe Miller on them.
- Taxes & budgetNo documented position found.
- EducationNo documented position found.
All sources (9)
- 2026 General Candidate List (certified) — Lorain County Board of Elections
Election filing · Lorain County Board of Elections · Sep 14, 2026 · voteloraincountyohio.gov
- Ballot Display — 11/3/2026 General Election sample ballots by precinct, Lorain County, Ohio
Election filing · Lorain County Board of Elections · lookup.boe.ohio.gov
- Sample Ballots by Precinct — 11/3/2026 General Election, Huron County, Ohio
Election filing · Huron County Board of Elections · lookup.boe.ohio.gov
- Lorain County Board of Elections: November 3, 2026 General Election ballots (ballot display)
Election filing · Lorain County Board of Elections · lookup.boe.ohio.gov
- Representative Joe Miller: Biography
Government record · Ohio House of Representatives · ohiohouse.gov
- Joe Miller for Ohio: Issues
Campaign website · Joe Miller campaign · joemillerforohio.com
- Reps. Joe Miller, Russo Introduce Bill to Expand Absentee Ballot Drop Box Access
Government record · Ohio House Democratic Caucus · Mar 12, 2026 · ohiohouse.gov
- Rep. Joe Miller: Ohio Republicans Place New Burdens on Voters
Government record · Ohio House Democratic Caucus · Nov 20, 2025 · ohiohouse.gov
- Reps. Joe Miller, Kevin Miller's Bipartisan Bill Passes Ohio Legislature, Moves to Governor's Desk
Government record · Ohio House Democratic Caucus · Oct 22, 2025 · ohiohouse.gov
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