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Denver County, Colorado

Colorado House District 5

Sandoval and Johnson are on the November 3, 2026 ballot. Names follow official Denver County election filings.

About this race

Justine Sandoval (Democratic), Johnnie W. Johnson (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Colorado House District 5. Not on the November ballot: Alex Valdez, the sitting member per the roster. Major-party nominees were chosen at the June 30 primary; minor-party nominees by assembly or petition and unaffiliated candidates by petition. The field is the Secretary of State's 2026 General Election candidate list. 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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Justine Sandoval

Justine Sandoval

Democratic

Top priorities

From the campaign site

  • Protecting abortion rights and expanding health care access, including for LGBTQIA+ and disabled residents
  • Holding polluters accountable for air and water quality in affected neighborhoods
  • Fair wages, worker protections and affordable housing for working families
Biography

Justine Sandoval is a fourth-generation Denver resident and community organizer with about 20 years of local advocacy experience, per her campaign site. She is a Marine Corps veteran running as the Democratic candidate for Colorado House District 5, per Denverite.

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Johnnie W. Johnson

Johnnie W. Johnson

Republican

Top priorities

From other published sources

  • Support for bills helping disabled residents, musical artists and local radio stations that play Colorado artists, per Colorado Music Business Organization (COMBO)
Biography

Johnson is a longtime producer of public-access television and radio programming in Denver, including the shows Innervision and Talk Ability, and founded a nonprofit named Innervision that develops disabled musical artists, per the campaign site. Per the campaign site, Johnson was born in Denver, is a father of two daughters, and is running for House District 5.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Colorado House District 5 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Colorado House District 5 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Justine Sandoval and Johnnie W. Johnson. Candidate information follows official Denver County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Colorado House District 5 election in Colorado?

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

How do I see my exact Denver County ballot?

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Candidate profiles
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