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Ben Ray Luján

Ben Ray Luján Incumbent

Democrat · Running for re-election · U.S. Senate

Background

Ben Ray Luján (D) has served in the U.S. Senate since 2021, after serving six terms in the U.S. House. He is the first Latino to represent New Mexico in the Senate. Stated priorities include rural broadband, health care access, nuclear safety, and Indigenous communities.

Sources: Ballotpedia; Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.

Issue Positions
Economy

Supports middle-class tax relief, rural economic development, and infrastructure. Backs raising the minimum wage.

Healthcare

Supports strengthening the Affordable Care Act, a public option, and lowering drug prices. Backs expanded rural and tribal healthcare.

Immigration

Supports comprehensive immigration reform with a pathway to citizenship. Backs protections for Dreamers.

Climate/Environment

Supports clean energy investment and emissions reductions. Backs renewable energy jobs and land conservation.

Gun Policy

Supports expanded background checks and red flag laws. Backs an assault weapons ban.

Education

Supports increased education funding and college affordability. Backs student debt relief and tribal education.

Voting Record (8)
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