Jay Collins
Jay Collins | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Florida Senate from the 14th district | |
| Assumed office November 8, 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Janet Cruz |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Jarrid Collins April 28, 1978 Scobey, Montana, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Layla Collins |
| Children | 2 |
| Education | American Military University (BS) Norwich University (MS) |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1995–2018 |
| Rank | First Sergeant |
| Unit | U.S. Army Special Forces |
| Awards | Legion of Merit Soldier's Medal Bronze Star Purple Heart Meritorious Service Medal |
Jarrid "Jay" Collins (born April 28, 1976) is an American politician and Army combat veteran currently serving as a member of the Florida Senate from the 14th district, representing northwestern Hillsborough County, including large parts of Tampa. He assumed office on November 8, 2022.
On November 18th 2024, the Floridian Press reported that Senator Collins was considered as a possible replacement for outgoing U.S. Senator Marco Rubio, who was nominated by President-elect Trump to serve as next United States Secretary of State.