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Weber County, Utah

Utah Senate District 5

2 candidates are tracked for Utah Senate District 5 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Jill F. Koford and “cj” Christina Hernandez. Candidate information follows official Weber County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Jill F. Koford (Republican), “cj” Christina Hernandez (Democratic) are on the November 3 ballot for Utah Senate District 5. Not on the November ballot: Ann Millner, the sitting member per the roster. Party nominees were chosen at the April conventions and the June 23 primary; unaffiliated candidates qualified by petition. The field is the Lieutenant Governor's 2026 candidate filings list (Election Candidate status). This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.

What this office does

State legislator. State legislators write and vote on state laws and the state budget, which fund schools, roads, prisons, universities and health programs, and set the rules for local governments and elections. Each member represents one district and serves on committees that shape bills before a floor vote. Terms are two years in most state houses and four in most state senates.

This race. Elected by district: only voters who live in the district see this race on their ballot.

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Jill F. Koford

Republican

Biography

Jill F. Koford currently represents Utah House District 10 in Weber County, a seat she has held since January 2025, per the House's member page. Koford owns Creative Design Ink, a graphic design company, and holds a B.A. in English from Weber State University and an M.A.T. from the University of Southern California, per the same source. She is a board member of the Major Brent Taylor Foundation and chairs the Weber State University College of Social & Behavioral Sciences Advisory Board, per the House. No campaign website was found as of September 27, 2026.

“cj” Christina Hernandez

Democratic

Biography

“cj” Christina Hernandez is the Democratic candidate for Utah Senate District 5 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Lieutenant Governor's 2026 candidate filings list (Election Candidate status). No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Utah Senate District 5 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Utah Senate District 5 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Jill F. Koford and “cj” Christina Hernandez. Candidate information follows official Weber County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Utah Senate District 5 election in Utah?

Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for Utah are on the Utah election hub at theballotbrief.com.

How do I see my exact Weber County ballot?

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Candidate roster from official Weber County and state election office filings, last verified September 27, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Jill F. Koford, full profile“cj” Christina Hernandez, full profileOfficial Utah election office