Ben Ray Luján

Democratic U.S. Senate

State: New Mexico
Salary: $174,000/year
Tenure: 5 years, 6 months

Recorded Votes

Became Law

Bills Sponsored

All Representatives

Next Election On the November 3, 2026 Ballot

Term ends: January 3, 2027 Last won: 2020 (51.7%, +6.1pt) Terms served: 1 Term length: 6 years

Current Focus

119th Congress · 2025–2027

Luján has been active across several areas in the 119th Congress, most often Agriculture & Food, Health Care and Law & Justice.

Agriculture & Food 4 actions
Health Care 3 actions
Law & Justice 2 actions

Sponsored 119-s4860 — CHILE Act of 2026 10 cosponsors
Sponsored 119-s4567 — Loan Forgiveness for Educators Act of 2026 14 cosponsors
Sponsored 119-s3892 — Stop Price Gouging in Grocery Stores Act of 2026 11 cosponsors
Sponsored 119-s3281 — A bill to repeal certain provisions relating to nutrition. 46 cosponsors

Recent Activity

Last 14 days

2026-06-03

Voted Nay 119-s254 — ARTIST Act
Introduced
2026-05-20

Voted Yea 119-s2393 — Fiscal Year 2025 Veterans Affairs Major Medical Facility Authorization Act
Introduced
2026-05-20

Voted Nay 119-s1003 — Luluâs Law
Introduced
2026-04-30

Voted Yea 119-s4465 — A bill to amend the FISA Amendments Act of 2008 to extend the authorities of title VII of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978, and for other purposes.
Became Law
2026-04-29

Voted Yea 119-sconres33 — A concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2026 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2027 through 2035.
Introduced
2026-04-29

Voted Yea 119-s1318 — Fallen Servicemembers Religious Heritage Restoration Act
Committee
2026-04-21

Voted Yea 119-s1020 — A bill to require the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to extend the time period during which licensees are required to commence construction of certain hydropower projects.
Committee
2026-03-17

Voted Nay 119-s3971 — Small Business Innovation and Economic Security Act
Committee
2026-03-04

Voted Yea 119-s723 — Tribal Trust Land Homeownership Act of 2025
Committee
2026-02-24

Voted Yea 119-s2503 — ROTOR Act
Committee
2026-02-11

Voted Yea 119-s1383 — Veterans Accessibility Advisory Committee Act of 2025
Committee
2025-12-15

Voted Yea 119-s284 — Congressional Award Program Reauthorization Act
Introduced
2025-12-10

Voted Nay 119-s1071 — National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026
Introduced
2025-12-09

Voted Nay 119-s356 — Secure Rural Schools Reauthorization Act of 2025
Introduced
2025-07-17

Voted Nay 119-s1582 — GENIUS Act
Committee
2025-07-14

Voted Nay 119-s1596 — Jocelyn Nungaray National Wildlife Refuge Act
Committee
2025-06-12

Voted Yea 119-s331 — HALT Fentanyl Act
Committee
2025-05-22

Introduced 119-s1905 — SNAP Administrator Retention Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
2025-05-22

Introduced 119-sres249 — A resolution expressing support for the designation of May 2025 as "Mental Health Awareness Month".
Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S3122)
2025-05-22

Introduced 119-sres256 — A resolution designating May 2025 as "American Stroke Month".
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S3125)

Ben Ray Luján is a Democratic Senator from New Mexico serving in the 119th Congress (2025–2027). In office for 5 years, 6 months, they have cast 25 recorded votes, seen 21 measures become law, and sponsored 15 bills. They won their 2020 election with 51.7% of the vote, a 6.1-point margin. Up for re-election November 2026.

25 Votes 21 Laws 15 Bills Sponsored 51.7% 2020 Win 1 Term 2026 Re-election

How congressional sessions work

Each numbered Congress spans two calendar years and is divided into two sessions: the first session (odd-numbered year, e.g., 2025) and the second session (even-numbered year, e.g., 2026). Modern Congresses begin on January 3 of odd-numbered years and end on January 3 two years later, unless a law sets a different date. The House is elected every two years, while Senators serve six-year terms staggered so that roughly one-third of the Senate is up for election every two years.

Legislative Record

119-s254 2025-01-24 Senate

ARTIST Act

Referred to Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

Became Law Nay

119-s2393 2025-07-23 Senate

Fiscal Year 2025 Veterans Affairs Major Medical Facility Authorization Act

Referred to Veterans' Affairs Committee

Became Law Yea

119-s1003 2025-03-12 Senate

Luluâs Law

Referred to Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

Became Law Nay

119-s4465 2026-04-30 Senate

A bill to amend the FISA Amendments Act of 2008 to extend the authorities of title VII of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978, and for other purposes.

Became Law Yea

119-sconres33 2026-04-21 Senate

A concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2026 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2027 through 2035.

Referred to Budget Committee

Introduced Yea

119-s1318 2025-04-07 Senate

Fallen Servicemembers Religious Heritage Restoration Act

Referred to Veterans' Affairs Committee

Committee Yea

119-s1020 2025-03-13 Senate

A bill to require the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to extend the time period during which licensees are required to commence construction of certain hydropower projects.

Referred to Energy and Natural Resources Committee

Became Law Yea

119-s3971 2026-03-03 Senate

Small Business Innovation and Economic Security Act

Became Law Nay

119-s723 2025-02-25 Senate

Tribal Trust Land Homeownership Act of 2025

Referred to Indian Affairs Committee

Became Law Yea

119-s2503 2025-07-29 Senate

ROTOR Act

Referred to Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

Committee Yea

119-s1383 2025-04-09 Senate

Veterans Accessibility Advisory Committee Act of 2025

Referred to Committee on House Administration; Veterans' Affairs Committee

Committee Yea

119-s284 2025-01-28 Senate

Congressional Award Program Reauthorization Act

Referred to Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee

Became Law Yea

119-s1071 2025-03-14 Senate

National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026

Referred to Armed Services Committee; Veterans' Affairs Committee

Became Law Nay

119-s356 2025-02-03 Senate

Secure Rural Schools Reauthorization Act of 2025

Referred to Energy and Natural Resources Committee

Became Law Nay

119-sjres80 2025-09-18 Senate

A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to "National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska Integrated Activity Plan Record of Decision".

Referred to Energy and Natural Resources Committee

Became Law —

119-s1582 2025-05-01 Senate

GENIUS Act

Became Law Nay

119-s1596 2025-05-05 Senate

Jocelyn Nungaray National Wildlife Refuge Act

Referred to Environment and Public Works Committee

Became Law Nay

119-s331 2025-01-30 Senate

HALT Fentanyl Act

Referred to Judiciary Committee

Became Law Yea

119-sjres31 2025-03-06 Senate

A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Review of Final Rule Reclassification of Major Sources as Area Sources Under Section 112 of the Clean Air Act".

Referred to Environment and Public Works Committee

Became Law Nay

119-sjres13 2025-02-04 Senate

A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency of the Department of the Treasury relating to the review of applications under the Bank Merger Act.

Referred to Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee

Became Law Nay

Election History

Regular Election Up for Re-election 2026 1 term served

51.7% 474,483 votes

Won by 6.1 points

Mark V. Ronchetti (R) 45.6% 418,483

Bob Walsh (L) 2.6% 24,271

Source: MIT Election Data + Science Lab

Current Election Status

Current Term Ends January 3, 2027

Term Length 6 years (staggered thirds)

Next Election November 3, 2026

Status Up for Re-election 2026

Campaign Finance (FEC)

$5,019,140

Total Raised

$2,067,026

Total Spent

$4,165,907

Cash on Hand

Source: Federal Election Commission · Candidate ID: S0NM00058 · Through 05/13/2026 · 2026 Cycle

Federal Spending in Your State

Federal dollars obligated to this state in FY2025. Reflects ongoing programs and prior authorizations — not decisions by the current officeholder.

$41,470,871,892

FY2025 total obligations

$27,664,327,091 FY2026 (YTD)

Top agencies (FY2025)

Department of Energy $11,205,764,460

Social Security Administration $10,780,815,997

Department of Health and Human Services $10,458,067,331

Department of Agriculture $1,897,816,928

Department of Veterans Affairs $1,716,386,414

Top awards (FY2025)

National Technology & Engineering Solutions Of Sandia, LLC contract Department of Energy $41,728,778,748

Regents Of The University Of California, The contract Department of Energy $35,295,675,219

Triad National Security, LLC contract Department of Energy $34,596,728,011

Department Of Human Services New Mexico grant Department of Health and Human Services $7,842,544,576

Department Of Human Services New Mexico grant Department of Health and Human Services $6,243,240,311

Source: USASpending.gov. Voting records via official House/Senate clerk roll-call data. District map: post-2020 census (118th/119th Congress).

Financial Transparency

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Senate Financial Disclosures Annual reports & periodic transaction filings

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OpenSecrets Profile Campaign donors, lobbying, & outside spending

New Mexico Congressional Delegation

Other members of the 119^th Congress representing New Mexico. View full New Mexico delegation

Martin Heinrich U.S. Senate Democratic

Gabriel Vasquez U.S. House • New Mexico U.S. House New Mexico District 2 Democratic

Melanie Ann Stansbury U.S. House • New Mexico U.S. House New Mexico District 1 Democratic

Teresa Leger Fernandez U.S. House • New Mexico U.S. House New Mexico District 3 Democratic

Frequently Asked Questions

How did Ben Ray Luján win their last election?

Ben Ray Luján won the 2020 general election with 51.7% of the vote (474,483 votes), winning by a margin of 6.1 points against 2 opponents.

When is Ben Ray Luján up for re-election?

Ben Ray Luján is up for re-election in 2026. Election Day is November 3, 2026. Their current term ends January 3, 2027. They have served 1 term in this office. Senate seats are contested in staggered six-year cycles, with roughly one-third up each election.

What is Ben Ray Luján's current election status?

Ben Ray Luján's current term ends January 3, 2027. They are up for re-election on November 3, 2026. Senators serve six-year terms with elections staggered across three classes.

How much campaign money has Ben Ray Luján raised?

According to FEC filings, Ben Ray Luján has raised $5,019,140 in campaign funds, spent $2,067,026, and has $4,165,907 cash on hand.

What is the difference between campaign funds and office spending?

Campaign funds are raised from donors for election purposes and regulated by the FEC. Office spending (MRA) is a separate taxpayer-funded budget allocated to each House member for staff salaries, rent, travel, and official duties. The two cannot be mixed — campaign money cannot pay for official expenses and vice versa.