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New Mexico · 2026 United States general election · November 3

U.S. Senate

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Official source: New Mexico Secretary of State (Bureau of Elections) ↗(opens in a new tab) · check the state's own candidate list for the final word

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Ben Ray Luján Democratic · Incumbent Democratic U.S. Senator Ben Ray Luján of New Mexico, in office since 2021, filed for reelection in February 2026. Full profile → Larry Marker Republican Republican Larry Marker challenges incumbent Sen. Ben Ray Luján in New Mexico's 2026 U.S. Senate race Full profile →

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IssueBen Ray Luján
Democratic
Larry Marker
Republican
Economy & jobsOpposes tariffs; supports lowering costs and job creation Voted 9 yes · 18 no Supports deregulation, spending cuts, and energy expansion for growth
HousingSupports expanding affordable housing and reducing housing costs Voted 1 yes · 1 no Supports more affordable housing for New Mexico families
Health careSupports protecting Medicare, Medicaid, and lowering drug costs Voted 3 yes · 1 no no sourced position
ImmigrationSupports immigration reform and strong border security Voted 5 no Supports secure borders, enforcement, and streamlined legal immigration
Abortion & reproductive rightsSupports restoring abortion rights and reproductive freedom Anti-abortion; filed (unsuccessful) lawsuit to halt abortions in NM
EducationSupports expanding early childhood education and educator support Voted 1 yes · 4 no Supports parental rights, energy-funded schools, and curriculum reform
Climate & energyOpposes weakening methane rules; supports clean energy expansion Voted 5 yes · 28 no Supports all-of-the-above energy including oil, gas, hydrogen, nuclear
Crime & public safetySupports public-safety grants; opposes DHS funding without oversight Voted 4 yes · 6 no Prioritizes border security, stopping fentanyl, backing law enforcement
Taxes & budgetOpposes Trump tariffs and tax cuts for the wealthy; backs cost relief Voted 13 yes · 10 no Supports cutting taxes and reducing federal spending
GunsSupports restricting firearms for hate-crime convicts; backed Bipartisan Safer Communities Act Voted 1 no Opposes restrictions on firearm carry rights
Democracy & electionsStrongly supports voting rights and opposes voter suppression Supports voter ID and proof-of-citizenship requirements
Foreign policy & defenseOpposes unauthorized war with Iran; supports conditioning arms to Israel Voted 12 yes · 10 no Supports decisive action against Iran's nuclear program

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