Ben Ray Luján.
U.S. Senator from New Mexico
- Reports this week
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- Active events
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- Connections
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What's happening
Active this week
Earlier this month
One to three months ago
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Gabe Vasquez and Ben Ray Luján are contesting the same office in the 2026 elections.Some support1 report
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Ben Ray Luján reported his campaign treasury to the Federal Election Commission (FEC) while campaigning in his Albuquerque-based district.Some support1 report
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Ben Ray Luján and Martin Heinrich introduced legislation aimed at blocking mining activities.Some support2 reports
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Senators Ben Ray Luján, Martin Heinrich, and Dick Durbin led a group denouncing Donald Trump's monument downsizing order.Some support2 reports
Gone quiet
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Ben Ray Luján was involved in a ceremony held in Chicago on June 17, 2026.Some support1 report
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Companion legislation related to the SAFE Act was introduced in the House of Representatives.Some support1 report
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Ben Ray Luján is running for the U.S. Senate office, with the campaign linked to recent provocations in Iran.Some support1 report
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Around Ben Ray Luján this week
News at the entities that move Ben Ray Luján most-
House OperationalPrediction market tracks control of both chambers.Moves Ben Ray Luján
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United States Senate StructuralAndy Beshear questioned Mitch McConnell's capacity due to health, and Paul Begala criticized his healthcare voting record.Moves Ben Ray Luján
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Gabe Vasquez OperationalLawmakers led a letter questioning delays in USDA contracts.Moves Ben Ray Luján
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Chris Van Hollen OperationalChris Van Hollen stated on August 3rd that he hopes future administrations will reflect specific policy goals.Moves Ben Ray Luján
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Andy Kim TransactionalAndy Kim led a letter urging Donald Trump to confront China.Moves Ben Ray Luján
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Federal Election Commission StructuralLawsuits challenge open primary laws in the state, debating the balance between party autonomy and state law.Moves Ben Ray Luján
Connections
The 38 strongest of 43, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
United States Senate Structural
one depends on the other
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Gabe Vasquez Operational
The two entities are actively competing against each other for the same political office during the 2026 elections.
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Chris Van Hollen Operational
Collaborated on specific policy initiatives, including co-introducing the Full-Service Community School Expansion Act and joint letters to ICE.
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Federal Election Commission Structural
Luján's campaign finances are subject to required reporting and oversight by the Federal Election Commission.
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House Operational
A is actively using their position in the House to introduce legislation that influences B's professional status or work.
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Martin Heinrich Operational
The two entities jointly introduced legislation aimed at blocking mining activities.
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Andy Kim Transactional
The two political figures joined a letter urging Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to cancel a specific purchase.
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Catherine Cortez Masto Transactional
Both senators participated in a joint action by joining a letter urging ICE to cancel a specific purchase.
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Los Alamos Structural
Ben Ray Luján introduces legislation requiring testing at national laboratories like Los Alamos.
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New Mexico Operational
Ben Ray Luján actively represents and advocates for the interests and policy needs of New Mexico through legislative action.
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Donald Trump Operational
Ben Ray Luján actively opposes Donald Trump's policy decisions regarding monument downsizing and executive actions.
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Cynthia Lummis Operational
The two entities are currently co-sponsoring a resolution concerning pastoralists.
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Federal Trade Commission Operational
Luján is publicly advocating for the appointment of bipartisan members to the Federal Trade Commission.
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Martin Heinrich Operational
As political colleagues, they share a professional context and coordinate actions, such as pushing back against presidential suggestions.
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John Fetterman Operational
The two politicians are actively coordinating their efforts by co-sponsoring the CHILE Act legislation.
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Alex Padilla Operational
As fellow senators, they collaborated on a letter urging ICE to cancel a purchase.
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Adam Schiff Operational
The two senators have actively coordinated on legislative efforts, including co-introducing bills and joining advocacy letters.
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Social Security Administration Operational
Ben Ray Luján has criticized the Social Security Administration's pledge regarding independent operation.
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Amy Klobuchar Operational
Both senators participated in a joint letter urging ICE to cancel a specific purchase.
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Deb Fischer Operational
Deb Fischer and Ben Ray Luján formally coordinate as co-chairs of the Universal Service Fund Working Group.
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Congress Structural
The individual operates as a functional member whose actions influence the body's agenda and identity.
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Kroger Mentioned together
A warning was issued regarding how technology could lead to predatory surge pricing in the market.
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Graham Platner Operational
Luján urged Platner to withdraw from the race.
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Ron Wyden Shared context
Both senators participated in a joint action by signing a letter addressed to the Social Security Administration (SSA).
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Angus King Operational
Both Senators participated in a joint letter urging ICE to cancel a purchase.
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John Boozman Operational
John Boozman and Ben Ray Luján are legislative colleagues who collaborate on farm bill provisions.
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Chicago Shared context
Ben Ray Luján was involved in an event that took place in Chicago.
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Frank Bisignano Operational
The relationship is characterized by active competitive interaction, specifically involving criticism of Bisignano's professional messaging by Luján and his associates.
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supreme court Mentioned together
Luján comments on how Supreme Court decisions influence political figures like Trump.
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Elizabeth Warren Operational
Both senators are actively coordinating to challenge issues related to the SSA.
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Heather Wilson Mentioned together
Both individuals are co-mentioned as speakers scheduled to present at the Domenici conference.
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Mark Zuckerberg Shared context
A shared context regarding the rise of antisemitism was documented by A in a letter.
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Forward Party Shared context
The political party and incumbent politician operate within the same political environment.
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Dick Durbin Operational
Both Senators participated in a joint letter urging ICE to cancel a purchase.
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Albuquerque Shared context
Ben Ray Luján's political activities are situated within the Albuquerque district.
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Angela Alsobrooks Shared context
Both senators are co-mentioned as members of a group that joined a letter urging ICE to cancel a purchase.
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Jeanne Shaheen Operational
The entities actively coordinated by joining a group to introduce a resolution on West Bank violence.
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Brooke Rollins Operational
Brooke Rollins provided testimony before Ben Ray Luján's legislative committee.
History
Events by the month they beganSeptember 2026
1 eventAugust 2026
4 events- Gabe Vasquez and Ben Ray Luján are contesting the same office in the 2026 elections.
- Ben Ray Luján reported his campaign treasury to the Federal Election Commission (FEC) while campaigning in his Albuquerque-based district.
- Ben Ray Luján and Martin Heinrich introduced legislation aimed at blocking mining activities.
- Senators Ben Ray Luján, Martin Heinrich, and Dick Durbin led a group denouncing Donald Trump's monument downsizing order.
June 2026
5 events- The Forward Party has emerged as a new political entity in New Mexico, with candidates challenging incumbents.
- Ben Ray Luján introduced legislation aimed at supporting growers in New Mexico.
- Ben Ray Luján was involved in a ceremony held in Chicago on June 17, 2026.
- Companion legislation related to the SAFE Act was introduced in the House of Representatives.
- Ben Ray Luján is running for the U.S. Senate office, with the campaign linked to recent provocations in Iran.