CJ Hernandez
CJ Hernandez (Democratic) is a 2026 general election candidate for the Utah State Senate in District 5, covering Davis, Morgan, Weber counties. CJ Hernandez qualified with the Utah Lieutenant Governor's Elections Office to appear on the November 3, 2026 general election ballot for Senate District 5.
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“I believe in putting community first - ensuring decisions reflect the needs and voices of the people they impact. From that foundation flows my focus on affordability, addressing the rising costs of housing, childcare, and everyday essentials; strengthening public education and workforce pathways so students can succeed; and protecting our air and water, including preserving the Great Salt Lake.”
(Ballotpedia)Jill Koford
Jill Koford (Republican) is a 2026 general election candidate for the Utah State Senate in District 5, covering Davis, Morgan, Weber counties. Jill Koford qualified with the Utah Lieutenant Governor's Elections Office to appear on the November 3, 2026 general election ballot for Senate District 5.
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“Jill will protect our tax dollars by reducing spending and working for meaningful tax cuts for Utah families. Jill believes in innovation rather than regulation is the key to a thriving economy, small and limited government is good government and applying free market principles creates more opportunity, prosperity and freedoms for Utahns. We need a legislator in District 10 who has a seat at the table when decisions are being made - it's time your voice was heard and amplified at the state.”
(Ballotpedia) “I will never forget when Ronald Reagan came to Hooper in September 1982. My oldest brother and I stood in the rain for what felt like hours to be able to listen to the president speak.”
(Ballotpedia) “My very first working experience was as a summer volunteer in the Weber County Clerk's office where I helped with new computer technology. My first paid job was at Chick-Fil-A in the Ogden City Mall where I worked throughout high school and earned my first scholarship from the company.”
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