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U.S. Senator from New Mexico
Born
June 7, 1972
Age 53
Phone
(202) 224-6621
Office
498 Russell Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20510, Washington 20515
Congress Member Profile|U.S. Senator|Democrat|New Mexico

Ben Ray Luján

Ben Ray Luján is an American politician who has served as the junior United States senator from New Mexico since 2021. He served as the U.S. representative for New Mexico's 3rd congressional district from 2009 to 2021 and as assistant speaker from 2019 to 2021. He served as a member of the New Mexico Public Regulation Commission from 2005 to 2008, where he also served as chairman. He and Senator Martin Heinrich are the co-deans of New Mexico's congressional delegation. Luján is a self-described progressive Democrat.

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Ben Ray Luján
U.S. SenatorDemocratNew Mexico
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20 recent posts · 63 sponsored · 265 cosponsored
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The president is not a doctor – and spreading false medical claims is dangerous. He’s undermining science and research to push unproven conspiracy theories, and it’s pregnant women and families who will suffer most. Trust your doctor, not this guy.
Vaccines keep kids safe. But Secretary Kennedy’s anti-vaccine agenda is putting children at risk, and making it harder for families to access care. Thank you @bluntrochester.senate.gov for hosting this forum to expose these dangers and highlight why strong public health leadership is essential.
This is what leadership looks like in New Mexico – creating opportunities for our children, lowering costs for families, and improving pay for the workforce. This is a big deal for New Mexico’s children, parents, and families!
We did it, New Mexico! Yesterday we made history as the first state in the nation to guarantee no-cost child care for every family. This is a game-changer for parents, kids, and communities across our state—and a blueprint for the nation. Read more here: sourcenm.com/2025/09/08/n...
Source New Mexico, September 8, 2025 article by Austin Fisher: “New Mexico governor announces free universal child care.”
It was an honor to meet with medical professionals in Las Cruces and talk about the cuts to Medicaid and Medicare that will hurt access to care. I will not stand by while health care access is being ripped away from New Mexicans.
109 years ago, the National Park Service was founded to protect our wildlife and land for generations to come. Cuts to the National Park Service put our public lands at risk. I will never stop fighting to preserve our public lands for all to explore, love, and protect.
While Congressional Republicans are avoiding their constituents, I believe in showing up and listening to the people you represent. I’m proud to represent all New Mexicans, and I will continue to use their voices to guide my work.
The Republican Budget Betrayal rips health care away from New Mexican families and threatens the survival of hospitals across our state.   I sat down with local health care leaders to hear firsthand how cuts to Medicare and Medicaid are impacting our communities.
I visited Casa de Peregrinos in Las Cruces to tour the facility and hear from New Mexicans about the impact of Republican-led cuts to health care and nutrition programs.    Cutting the programs that feed our children and families is cruel and unacceptable. I’ll keep speaking up and fighting back.
I sat down with Española Public Schools to discuss how the Republican-led SNAP cuts are hitting students and families hard. Families are struggling – and school nutrition programs are a lifeline. With half a million kids at risk of losing school meals, these nutrition programs are critical.
President Trump promised transparency on Jeffrey Epstein’s crimes – but never delivered. The American people deserve answers. That’s why I’m teaming up with Senator Jeff Merkley to demand the public release of the Epstein files and fight for justice for the victims and their families.
Five years ago, we lost a giant – my friend and mentor, John Lewis. He taught us to fight for justice, stand up for what’s right, and never back down from “good trouble.” Let’s honor his legacy by continuing that work.
I just offered my amendment to save the SNAP program – to protect food assistance for kids, seniors, and veterans. All but two Republicans voted to keep these devastating cuts.
To the American people: Keep speaking up. You stopped the sale of our public lands. You made your voices impossible to ignore. Keep organizing. Keep calling. Keep showing up. I’ve got your back when this comes to a vote.
This unauthorized and unilateral action puts American troops at risk and threatens to further destabilize the region. President Trump must work to deescalate rising tensions in the Middle East and to protect the American people.
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