Ben Ray Luján is the Democrat U.S. Senator from New Mexico, in office since 2021.
Current term began January 3, 2021.
Committee assignments
- Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry
- Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation
- Senate Committee on Finance
- Senate Committee on Indian Affairs
- Senate Committee on the Budget
- United States Senate Caucus on International Narcotics Control
Committee work shapes much of what happens in the Senate, from hearings to shaping bills before they reach the floor.
Term and next election
Ben Ray Luján holds a Class 2 seat in the United States Senate. Senators serve six-year terms, and the two seats in each state sit in different classes, so they are not up for election in the same year. This seat is next on the ballot in 2026, when voters across New Mexico choose who fills it.
On the ballot November 3, 2026
Ben Ray Luján is a candidate for this seat. These candidates are on the ballot:
- Ben R Lujan, Democratic Incumbent
- Larry E Marker, Republican
Source: New Mexico Secretary of State, November 3, 2026 contests, checked September 26, 2026. See all 35 Senate races.
New Mexico
Ben Ray Luján is one of two U.S. Senators for New Mexico, who represent the whole state rather than a single district. For the U.S. House delegation, see the New Mexico congressional districts. To find your own House representative, use the home page lookup.
Washington office: 498 Russell Senate Office Building Washington DC 20510
Frequently asked questions
When is Ben Ray Luján next up for election?
This seat is a Class 2 Senate seat, next up for election in 2026. Every voter in New Mexico takes part in that race.
What committees does Ben Ray Luján serve on?
Ben Ray Luján serves on the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, Senate Committee on Finance, Senate Committee on Indian Affairs, Senate Committee on the Budget, United States Senate Caucus on International Narcotics Control.
How do I contact Ben Ray Luján?
You can reach the office of Ben Ray Luján by phone at 202-224-6621 or through the official U.S. Senate website. The Washington office is at 498 Russell Senate Office Building Washington DC 20510.
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Last updated July 10, 2026.
Data last checked September 26, 2026.