Janet Cruz | |
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Member of the Florida Senate from the 18th district | |
In office November 6, 2018 – November 8, 2022 | |
Preceded by | Dana Young |
Succeeded by | Jay Collins |
Minority Leader of the Florida House of Representatives | |
In office November 21, 2016 – November 19, 2018 | |
Preceded by | Mark Pafford |
Succeeded by | Kionne McGhee |
Member of the Florida House of Representatives | |
In office March 2, 2010 – November 6, 2018 | |
Preceded by | Michael Scionti |
Succeeded by | Susan Valdes |
Constituency | 58th district (2010-2012) 62nd district (2012–2018) |
Personal details | |
Born | Tampa, Florida, U.S. | July 7, 1956
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Steve Rifkin |
Children | 4 |
Education | Hillsborough Community College (AA) |
Janet Cruz (born July 7, 1956) is an American politician who formerly served as a Democratic member of the Florida Senate, representing part of Hillsborough County and Tampa from 2018 until 2022 before losing re-election, as well as four terms in the Florida House of Representatives, representing a Tampa-based district from 2010 until her election to the Senate.