Ben Ray Luján

Democrat · Candidate for New Mexico U.S. Senate · Incumbent · November 3, 2026

Where they stand

Moderately left, from their votes in Congress (DW-NOMINATE, Voteview). Senate roll-call votes, 119th Congress.

Source: data · how scores are linked to one scale.

Donor-based DIME score: moderately left.

AI read of their current public record: strongly left.

Issue by issue

Economy & taxesStrongly left
ImmigrationModerately left
Climate & energyStrongly left
Health careStrongly left

AI-estimated from their own website and Wikipedia article, only where they state a position.

Outside spending

Independent groups reported $275K supporting and $0 opposing Ben Ray Luján.

For
AB PAC · Progressive advocacy$217K
Workers EN Accion PAC$57K
Givegreen United Action$311
Sierra Club Independent Action$10

Source: FEC independent expenditures.

Endorsements

  • Labor unions: American Federation of Government Employees
  • Organizations: J Street, Jewish Democratic Council of America, Joint Action Committee for Political Affairs, League of Conservation Voters, Latino Victory, Planned Parenthood Action Fund and 1 more
  • Newspapers: The Santa Fe New Mexican

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