"CJ" Christina Hernandez
Candidate, Utah Senate, District 5 · Democratic
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On the Nov. 3, 2026 ballot
"CJ" Christina Hernandez is a candidate for Utah Senate, District 5. The ballot lists "CJ" Christina Hernandez, Democratic. The district covers all or part of Davis, Morgan and Weber counties.
Everyone on the ballot for this seat
| Candidate | Party |
|---|---|
| "CJ" Christina Hernandez | Democratic |
| Jill F. Koford | Republican |
Background
The campaign website says Hernandez was raised in Weber County by a single mother who taught in public schools, and that this is why Hernandez is running: "to give back" to the community that shaped them. [1]
Stated priorities
These are the candidate's own statements from the campaign website, not checked by The Utah Ledger. The site's action plan lists five priorities: lowering costs for housing, health care, child care and groceries; strengthening schools by investing in teachers and classrooms; protecting air, water, public lands and the Great Salt Lake; an economy with good-paying jobs and support for small businesses; and keeping the public informed through transparency, defending voting rights and holding government accountable. The platform section says Hernandez supports fully funding public schools. [1]
Endorsements
The campaign site lists 17 endorsing organizations, including the Utah Democratic Veterans Caucus, the Utah Democratic Disability Caucus, the Sierra Club, Planned Parenthood Action Council of Utah, Equality Utah, United Steelworkers, Teamsters Local 222, UEA PAC and Moms Demand Action. [1]
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