"cj" Christina Hernandez

"cj" Christina Hernandez is a candidate for State Senate District 5 Primary Election in 2026 in Utah State Senate District 5, Utah.

Diplomatic Reservist in Ogden, UT

Also running: Jill F. Koford, Dakota Wurth.

Christina "CJ" Hernandez is a Utah native, born at McKay-Dee Hospital and educated at Weber State University. She built a career as a public servant, an Air Force civilian, and a former senior U.S. diplomat, currently serving as a Diplomatic Reservist for the U.S. Department of State. Her professional background includes 10 years at Hill Air Force Base as a Contract Specialist, where she focused on public-private partnerships, bringing in workload through agreements. Hernandez is running in the Democratic primary for State Senate District 5, advocating for a moderate approach that prioritizes people over party. She is proficient in Spanish and has received multiple honors for her public service.