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Sunday, October 25, 2026

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"CJ" Christina Hernandez

Candidate, Utah Senate, District 5 · Democratic

Northern Utah

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

CandidateParty
"CJ" Christina HernandezDemocratic
Jill F. KofordRepublican

Listed in ballot order. Source: Utah Lieutenant Governor's Office, Amended 2026 General Election Certification (PDF). 2026 election guide

Background

According to her campaign biography, “CJ” Christina Hernandez began her public-service career with the U.S. Air Force, working on long-term jobs at Hill Air Force Base. She subsequently worked as a senior U.S. diplomat on national-security, human-rights and American-business matters. After retiring from federal service, she became Ogden City’s community affairs coordinator. The campaign describes that municipal work as connecting residents, community organizations and city departments to improve outreach and participation.

Source: About — CJ for Senate · Background checked October 22, 2026

In the news

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Sources

  1. Utah Lieutenant Governor's Office, Amended 2026 General Election Certification (PDF)
  2. About — CJ for Senate

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