Rayna Kingston is running for the Democratic nomination for House District 5 in the 2026 primaries.

House District 5 covers central Denver. The seat is currently held by Democratic state Rep. Alex Valdez, who is term-limited.

Kingston and two other candidates have announced their campaigns for the seat. Denverite plans to profile candidates in this and other local statehouse races. Kingston is currently running against Justine Sandoval and Thaddues Clayton.

Who is Rayna Kingston?

Kingston, 29, lives in Sunnyside. Kingston is a self-described local and community activist. She has grown a following on social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram, where she goes by Rayna King. According to her LinkedIn profile, she’s been a self-employed influencer since 2022.

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