2022 Midterms: Janet Cruz fights to keep Senate seat against Jay Collins

Sen. Janet Cruz is fighting to keep her seat in one of the most competitive legislative races in the state: Senate District 14.

Her challenger: Republican veteran Jay Collins. The Green Beret gained momentum after entering the contest in June, bringing with him a congressional war chest and GOP support.

The seat is competitive. Redistricting has painted SD 14 deep purple – Democrats narrowly outnumber Republicans by roughly 5,000 voters.

Cruz first took the Senate seat in 2018, unseating then-incumbent Republican Sen. Dana Young by only 411 votes – determined after a manual recount.

Now, she’s the one fending off a determined challenger.

– Kelly Hayes, Extensive Enterprises Media