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U.S. Senate · NM · Democratic candidate · 2026

Ben Ray Luján

Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate in New Mexico

A former U.S. representative and state utility commissioner, Luján serves in the Senate and focuses on family costs, rural infrastructure and food security.

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StateNew Mexico
OfficeU.S. Senate
ElectionNov. 3, 2026

Policy priorities

Where Ben stands.

Campaign position

Food assistance and hunger

  • Supports reversing federal SNAP cuts to help families afford food and strengthen nutrition programs

Campaign position

Health insurance premium assistance

  • Supports permanently extending Affordable Care Act premium tax credits to lower insurance costs

Campaign position

Affordable child care

  • Supports the Childcare for Working Families Act’s proposed cap of 7% of family income for child care

Campaign position

Consumer prices and fees

  • Supports banning surveillance pricing at grocery stores and ending hidden junk fees that raise costs

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Rural and tribal broadband

  • Supports infrastructure investment to expand reliable, affordable internet in rural and tribal communities

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Immigration agency training accountability

  • Supports mandatory training for ICE and CBP officers and reforms to hold immigration agencies accountable

Record and background

Record & experience.

  1. 2021–present

    Experience

    U.S. senator

    Represents New Mexico in the U.S. Senate.

  2. 2009–2021

    Experience

    U.S. representative

    Represented New Mexico in the House and served as assistant speaker in the 116th Congress.

  3. Elected 2004

    Experience

    Public Regulation Commission

    Served on New Mexico’s utility commission, including as chair from 2005 to 2007.

  4. 2026

    Accomplishment

    James Beard Impact Award

    Received the James Beard Foundation’s Impact Award for leadership supporting federal nutrition programs.

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