Hunter Miranda
Hunter Miranda (Democratic Party) is running for election to the U.S. House to represent California's 47th Congressional District. He declared candidacy for the 2026 election.[source]
Miranda completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2025. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Hunter Miranda was born in Laguna Hills, California. He graduated from Tesoro High School. He earned a bachelor's degree from the University of California, Berkeley and a law degree from the American University, Washington College of Law. His career experience includes working as an attorney.[1]
Elections
2026
See also: California's 47th Congressional District election, 2026
General election
The general election will occur on November 3, 2026.
General election for U.S. House California District 47
The following candidates are running in the general election for U.S. House California District 47 on November 3, 2026.
Candidate | ||
 | Dave Min (D) | |
 | Hunter Miranda (D)  | |
 | Julia Hashemieh (R) | |
| Sage Lam (R) | ||
 | Michael Maxsenti (R) | |
 | Eric Troutman (Independent) | |
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Campaign themes
2026
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Hunter Miranda completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2025. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Miranda's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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My commitment to service is rooted in a multi-generational family tradition of military service. From my father’s combat service in Vietnam to my brother’s in Iraq, and my grandfathers’ and great-grandfather’s service in Korea and WWII, I carry forward a deep respect for our veterans and a belief in honoring them well beyond the battlefield. I’m also a proud member of the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma and believe in uplifting indigenous voices and sovereignty.
As a lifelong resident of Orange County, I’ve been inspired by California’s natural beauty, which must be protected. I’m running for Congress to fight for our communities, and a government that truly represents the people. It is time to bring an end to politics as usual and call out both sides of the aisle for failing to do what is needed for the people.- I am running for Congress to restore power to everyday Americans. Both parties have allowed special interests and corporate lobbyists to drown out the voices of voters. I will fight to close lobbying loopholes and champion campaign finance reform. We deserve a government that listens to the people, not the highest bidder. It's time to build a democracy rooted in transparency, accountability, and public service, not political theater. Together, we can create a government that is truly by the people, for the people.
- Our economy should work for working people, not just billionaires and multinational corporations. I am fighting for an economy that prioritizes the middle class, strengthens unions, raises wages, and supports small, local businesses. We need fair taxes, affordable housing, and better access to healthcare and education. I will work to shift the focus from record profits for the few to meaningful prosperity for the many. Supporting working families and small businesses isn’t just good policy, it’s how we build a fairer, more resilient economy for everyone. Those who work hard should have the opportunity to truly get ahead and thrive!
- Orange County, California, and America's natural beauty is a treasure we must protect. I will fight to defend our coastline from offshore drilling, preserve our open spaces, and take real action on climate change. Clean air and water, thriving ecosystems, and renewable energy aren’t luxuries, they are essentials. I believe in making Orange County a leader in environmental stewardship by investing in green jobs and infrastructure. Our beaches, parks, and public lands belong to everyone, and I will work to ensure they’re preserved for future generations to enjoy and cherish.
Through their service, I learned the importance of protecting the values that make America strong: freedom, justice, and opportunity for all. Their experiences showed me that true leadership means putting the needs of others before oneself. They demonstrated the meaning of honor and responsibility in both words and actions.
I aspire to follow their example by dedicating my life to serving others and fighting for a government that truly puts people first. Service is not just about duty but about enabling every individual to thrive through hard work and determination. The American dream is real when people have access to quality education, fair wages, and the chance to build a better future for themselves and their families.
My family’s legacy reminds me that leadership is about sacrifice, humility, and a relentless pursuit of the common good. It inspires me to work tirelessly to create opportunities for all Americans to succeed and to ensure that our democracy is one that represents and uplifts every voice.
I believe in creating a government that is truly by the people, for the people. That starts with rejecting dark money, ending the outsized influence of lobbyists, and putting people over politics, always. Too often, both parties have allowed special interests to drown out the voices of everyday Americans. I’m running to change that.
Elected officials must also prioritize working families and the middle class. That means raising wages, protecting unions, supporting small and local businesses, and making healthcare, housing, and education more affordable. We must stop writing laws that serve billion-dollar corporations while working Americans are left behind.
I am also passionate about protecting California’s natural beauty: our coastlines, open spaces, and public lands. We need bold environmental leadership to fight climate change, preserve our resources, and invest in a green economy that creates local jobs and safeguards our future.
Finally, our foreign policy must reflect our values. We must lead with diplomacy, not destruction, and stop fueling endless wars that benefit defense contractors. Our global role should promote peace, human rights, and shared prosperity, not profit-driven conflict.
They must evaluate policy with rational, not what the party says or demands. They must vote in alignment with the public good. The job is about service and service demands discipline. Service demands humility. Service demands courage.
A member of Congress must fight corruption. They must resist special interests. They must push for campaign finance reform. The influence of money in politics has weakened democracy. It has damaged public trust. It has excluded working people from decision-making.
This office also requires advocacy for economic justice. Leaders must focus on uplifting working families. They must support unions. They must prioritize small businesses. They must make healthcare, housing, and education accessible. The economy must work for people. Not for multinational corporations. Not for the ultra-wealthy.
Environmental stewardship is another core duty. Leaders must protect public lands. They must defend the coast. They must act boldly on climate change. They must invest in sustainable infrastructure. They must create jobs that protect the planet.
On foreign affairs, a representative must value peace. They must pursue diplomacy. They must resist wars for profit. They must advocate for global stability. They must advance human rights. They must build partnerships for long-term prosperity.
This closeness ensures the House reflects the nation’s changing needs and opinions more rapidly than other branches. It is uniquely equipped to translate the will of the people into laws that shape everyday life, from education and healthcare to jobs and infrastructure. Its size and structure allow for broad representation, giving a voice to urban, rural, and suburban communities alike. This is vital to any democracy.
However, this uniqueness also comes with responsibility. The House must truly be a body by the people and for the people. It cannot simply serve special interests, corporate donors, or entrenched political power. Instead, it must fight to represent and benefit ordinary Americans, especially working families striving for opportunity and justice.
The House’s role as a people’s body means it should foster transparency, openness, and ethical leadership. It must create policies that reflect shared values, protect democracy, and promote economic and social fairness. The House has the power to check abuses and drive progress because it is grounded in the will of the voters.
Our country faces challenges that require innovative ideas and real courage. We need leaders who are connected to the struggles of everyday Americans, who understand the impact of policies on working families, small businesses, and communities. These leaders do not always come from traditional political backgrounds. Sometimes, fresh voices outside the usual circles bring new energy and a commitment to put people over special interests.
Government experience alone does not guarantee effective leadership. Too often, it leads to complacency, compromise that favors corporate influence, and a resistance to change. What matters more is a deep dedication to public service, an unwavering commitment to core values, and the ability to listen to and fight for the people.
This is why I am running for Congress, to bring a new kind of leadership that challenges the entrenched systems and works tirelessly to create a government truly by the people and for the people. We need representatives who are willing to confront corruption, advocate for economic justice, and protect our environment without being bound by old political formulas or party structures.
The greatest challenge is restoring a government that is truly by the people, for the people. This means ending the corrupting role of big money in politics. It means passing meaningful campaign finance reform, banning dark money, and closing loopholes that allow corporations and lobbyists to buy influence. It requires transparency, accountability, and ethical leadership at every level.
Economic inequality is another urgent crisis. Too many Americans are struggling to get by while a small elite accumulates enormous wealth. Over the next decade, we must build an economy that works for working families, supports small businesses, and raises wages. We need policies that guarantee affordable healthcare, housing, and education, so no one is left behind. Economic justice and political reform must go hand in hand.
However, compromise should never come at the expense of our core American values. We must never sacrifice justice, equality, or basic human rights to reach an agreement. Compromise that undermines these principles is not true compromise, it is a betrayal of the people we serve.
Compromise should also never hurt working families or put corporate profits over the wellbeing of the American people. Policies that deepen economic inequality, weaken public education, or ignore climate change are not acceptable simply because they have political support. Our decisions must prioritize people over profit.
True compromise means respecting differences without abandoning fundamental commitments to fairness, opportunity, and dignity. It means forging partnerships that elevate all voices, especially those who have been historically marginalized or excluded.
In today’s polarized political climate, reaching across the aisle is difficult but essential. It requires courage to stand firm on values while remaining open to ideas that strengthen our communities and country. We must reject gridlock that stalls progress and work toward solutions that reflect the best of what America can be.
I am also drawn to the House Committee on Education and Labor. Expanding access to quality public education and strengthening workers’ rights are critical to building an economy that works for all, not just corporations. Ensuring teachers receive fair wages for the vital work they do in our communities supports families and fosters long-term stability.
The House Natural Resources Committee is another priority. Preserving California’s coastlines and open spaces requires strong stewardship and smart policy. I want to help lead efforts promoting renewable energy, combating climate change, and safeguarding public lands for future generations.
I would also be interested in the House Armed Services or Intelligence Committees to promote responsible foreign policy. This includes oversight of national security and military spending, shifting focus from endless wars to diplomacy and peacebuilding. Addressing topics like Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAPs) also fascinates me and I believe the people deserve to know more about the topic. Congress must demand transparency and accountability to protect national security and public trust.
I believe every elected official should be held to the highest ethical standards. That means full financial disclosure. That means rejecting dark money. That means making lobbying activity visible to the public. Voters deserve to see who is funding campaigns, who is writing the laws, and who stands to benefit from each decision made in Washington. When that process happens in the shadows, it is the American people who pay the price.
We must reform campaign finance laws. We must close loopholes that allow special interests to buy access. We must ban members of Congress from trading individual stocks while in office. No one should be able to profit from inside information or manipulate markets while serving the public. Public service must never be used for personal gain.
True accountability also means showing up. Representatives must be accessible to the people who elected them. They must hold town halls. They must report back to their districts. They must answer tough questions. Transparency is not just about numbers, it is about being honest, open, and willing to engage.
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See also
2026 Elections
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Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on June 15, 2025
