Justine Sandoval is running for the Democratic nomination for state House District 5 in the 2026 primaries.

House District 5 represents central Denver in the Colorado state legislature. The seat is currently held by Democratic state Rep. Alex Valdez, who is term-limited.

Sandoval and two other Democratic candidates have announced their campaigns for the seat. Denverite plans to profile candidates in this and other local statehouse races.

Also registered in the Democratic primary are Rayna King and Thaddeus Clayton.

Who is Justine Sandoval?

Sandoval, 39, is a fourth-generation Denverite who has been working in local politics and community work for 20 years.

She takes after her family, who were heavily involved in the Chicano Rights Movement in Denver. Academia Ana Marie Sandoval Eleme

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