Jessica de la Cruz
Rhode Island State Senator, District 23 since 2018. Ran in 4 elections between 2018 and 2024, winning 4. Re-elected in 2026. Next on the ballot in 2028.
- In office
- 7 yrs
- Since 2018
- Bills became law
- 28
- 282 sponsored, 2025–2026 session
- Votes missed
- 1.4%
- Chamber median 1.8%
- With party
- 99%
- On votes splitting the parties
- Last margin
- +90.1
- Won 2026
- Next election
- 2028
- Nov 7, 2028
Source: Wikidata, congress-legislators and Open States; 99chambers legislative recordsUpdated Oct 27, 2026, 9:43 AM ET
Committees
As of 2026-10.
- Labor and Gaming
- Legislative Services
- Rules, Government Ethics and Oversight
- State Lottery Permanent
Source: Open States committeesUpdated Oct 27, 2026, 9:43 AM ET
Legislation
Became law Jun 2026
Became law Jun 2026
Became law Jun 2026
Source: Open States billsUpdated Nov 6, 2026, 4:22 PM ET
Voting record
Where Cruz sits in the Rhode Island State Senate
Cruz is closer to the center than 25% of the chamber's Republicans.
Closest: Gordon Rogers, Thomas Paolino, Elaine Morgan
Source: 99chambers roll-call scalingUpdated Nov 6, 2026, 5:01 PM ET
With Cruz’s party
- Votes with the chamber's Republicans99%
Black tick: the average of Republicans in the Rhode Island State Senate.
Source: 99chambers legislative scores from roll calls and cosponsorships
Key votes
Votes chosen for their effect, not their side: Cruz’s vote, each party’s majority, and the result. An orange vote differs from most Republicans.
| Date | Bill | Cruz | Rep. majority | Dem. majority | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 12, 2026 | HB 7654: AN ACT RELATING TO PROPERTY -- MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE AND SALE | No | No | Yes | Passed 33–4 |
| Jun 11, 2026 | HB 8005: AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- ZONING ORDINANCES | No | Yes | Yes | Passed 35–2 |
| Jun 11, 2026 | HB 7030: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- HEALTHCARE WORKER PLATFORM ACT | No | Yes | Yes | Passed 35–3 |
| Jun 11, 2026 | HB 7020: AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- VETERINARY PRACTICE | No | No | Yes | Passed 29–9 |
| Jun 11, 2026 | HB 8400: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- QUONSET DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION | No | No | Yes | Passed 29–9 |
Source: 99chambers key votes from Congress.gov, Voteview and Open States roll calls
Career
Offices held, and every time Cruz was on a ballot. Filled marks are general elections won; hollow marks are primaries; an orange outline is a loss.
Source: 99chambers results archive (MEDSL, Klarner, state election offices)
Elections
Margin against the seat’s presidential baseline: how the seat voted for president in the same or nearest year.
| Year | Race | Result | Margin | Seat | +/− |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Rhode Island State Senate, District 23 | Won | R+90.1 | R+22.8 | +67.3 |
| 2024 | Rhode Island State Senate, District 23 | Won | R+36.3 | R+22.8 | +13.5 |
| 2022 | Rhode Island State Senate, District 23 | Won | — | R+13.1 | — |
| 2020 | Rhode Island State Senate, District 23 | Won | R+33.6 | — | — |
| 2018 | Rhode Island State Senate, District 23 | Won | R+11.0 | — | — |
Source: 99chambers results archive; 2026: Rhode Island Board of Elections (unofficial)Updated Nov 8, 2026, 7:01 PM ET
Seats Cruz has held
- Rhode Island State Senate, District 23 · since 2018
Source: 99chambers results archive
Who Cruz has run against
- Write-in (I) · 2026 election, won
- Lewis J. Pryeor (D) · 2024 election, won
- Paul A. Roselli (D) · 2020 election, won
- Kevin D. Heitke (D) · 2018 election, won
Source: 99chambers results archive; 2026: Rhode Island Board of Elections (unofficial)
How we know Cruz
One person, matched across every source we use.
- Open States ocd-person/03fdc4f3-715d-4f83-ab31-1a63f86a4dcf
- Wikidata Q96084868
Source: Identity links: Wikidata, congress-legislators, Open States, FECUpdated Oct 27, 2026, 9:43 AM ET