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 | July 7, 1956 Tampa, Florida, U.S. |
| 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.