Jessica de la Cruz
Jessica de la Cruz | |
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| Minority Leader of the Rhode Island Senate | |
| Assumed office August 2, 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Dennis Algiere |
| Member of the Rhode Island Senate from the 23rd district | |
| Assumed office January 1, 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Paul Fogarty |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 20, 1981 Rhode Island, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | David |
Jessica de la Cruz (born July 20, 1981) is an American politician serving as a member of the Rhode Island Senate from the 23rd district, which includes the communities of Burrillville, Pascoag, Mapleville, and Chepachet.[1] Elected in November 2018, she assumed office on January 1, 2019.
Early life
de la Cruz was born on July 20, 1981, in Rhode Island to Portuguese immigrant parents.[2][3]
Career
On November 6, 2018, de la Cruz was elected to the Rhode Island Senate, where she has been representing the 23rd district since January 1, 2019. She is a Republican.[4]
Personal life
de la Cruz resides in Forestdale, Rhode Island. She and her husband, David, have three children.[2]
References
- ^ "Rhode Island State Senate District 23".
- ^ a b "Biography - Senator Jessica de la Cruz". Rhode Island General Assembly. Archived from the original on June 5, 2020. Retrieved June 5, 2020.
- ^ "De la Cruz announces Senate bid for District 23". The Valley Breeze. Archived from the original on 2020-06-05. Retrieved June 5, 2020.
- ^ "Jessica de la Cruz". Ballotpedia. Archived from the original on May 21, 2021. Retrieved June 5, 2020.
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