New Mexico Senate
Ben Ray Luján (D) vs. Larry E. Marker (R). General election Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
What does a U.S. senator do?
Writes and votes on federal laws, approves or rejects the President's nominees for judges and cabinet posts, and approves treaties. 6-year term. Each state has two.
- Votes on the federal budget and taxes
- Confirms Supreme Court justices
- Serves on committees that shape bills
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Listed alphabetically by last name. Each box has the same sections in the same order. Donation and campaign links appear only after we confirm they belong to the candidate's own committee.
Ben Ray Luján
Who they are
In their words: “Ben Ray has dedicated his career to improving the lives of those in his community and his state, fighting to create good-paying jobs for hardworking...” campaign site
What they say they'll do
What they've done
Who funds them
In short
ActBlue page belongs to "Ben Ray Luján", checked against FEC records.
Larry E. Marker
Who they are
In their words: “Elect Larry “Lead” Marker for U.S. Senate in New Mexico—defending your rights, fighting tyrannical progressive elites, and protecting the industries that keep New Mexico working.” campaign site
What they say they'll do
What they've done
Who funds them
In short
WinRed page belongs to "Friends of Larry Marker", checked against FEC records.
Where they stand, issue by issue
Quotes are taken from each campaign's own website (first sentences of the section, unedited). Topics are assigned by keyword; we do not summarize or score positions. "No public position found" means we did not find the topic on the campaign site, not that the candidate has no view.
No candidate in this race addresses on their site: Cost of living & jobs, Taxes & government spending, Health care, Social Security & Medicare, Immigration & the border, Crime & public safety, Guns, Abortion, Schools & education, Energy & environment, Foreign policy & defense, Veterans, Elections & government ethics, Farming & rural issues, Housing, Roads, transit & infrastructure.
About this race
Ben Ray Luján (Democrat) is the incumbent. The race is rated solidly Democratic. 6-year term. Each state has two.
Rating from the Cook Political Report race ratings, Oct 23, 2026. Candidates from the Office of the Clerk, U.S. House: 2026 nominees from official state sources.
