DBen Ray Luján
Democratic · incumbent
Background
University of New Mexico
New Mexico Highlands University
No college listed
Work experience
Campaign sites, official bios, Wikipedia, Ballotpedia
United States senator · 2021–now
United States representative · 2009–2021
State treasurer
Oil and gas production, farming, ranching, manufacturing, construction and service work
Polls
Within typical polling error (±5.4 pts,
538).
Every poll (1)
PollsterMidpointLujánMarkerCalled for Ben Ray LuhanNov 45146
• in the average
Money
$2.8M
$88
From small donors
Under $200
37%
8%
None
None
Record in Congress
Not in the current Congress
1.3%
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Laken Riley Act
Requires federal detention of immigrants in the country illegally who are charged with theft or violent crimes.
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HALT Fentanyl Act
Permanently classifies fentanyl-related substances as Schedule I drugs.
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One Big Beautiful Bill Act
Budget reconciliation law covering taxes, spending, Medicaid and SNAP.
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GENIUS Act
Sets federal rules for payment stablecoins.
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Continuing Appropriations Act, 2026
Funding bill that ended the fall 2025 government shutdown.
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Secure America Act
2026 budget reconciliation bill.
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Issues
Economy and cost of living · New Mexico, last 10 years
Economy, real GDP growth
+1.8%2025
Unemployment rate
4.8%2026 so far
Rent, yearly change · West region
+2.3%2026 so far
Home prices, yearly change
+2.6%2026 so far
“Ben Ray is working to lower costs, create good-paying jobs, and ensure families across New Mexico have access to affordable health care, strong schools, and real economic opportunity.”
benraylujan.com ↗Not on their site
Immigration and the border · New Mexico, last 10 years
Net international migration
1.4 per 1,0002025
Taxes and spending · New Mexico, last 10 years
State taxes, share of the economy
9.8%2025