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
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Dan Diamond analyzes opposition to Donald Trump's ideas, linking his statements to Iran war costs and noting opposition to his renaming crusade.Some support1 report
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Political commentary highlights the roles of the House, Senate, and Supreme Court in the context of New Mexico politics and corruption concerns.Some support1 report
Earlier this month
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Tom Udall, Howie Morales, and Ben Ray Luján supported a candidate's campaign leadership in New Mexico.Some support1 report
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The Forward Party has emerged as a new political entity in New Mexico, with candidates challenging incumbents.Well supported4 reports3 developments inside
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Ben Ray Luján won his election after rebuffing Mark Ronchetti, while Marker challenged him in the reelection bid.Some support1 report
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Ben Ray Luján represents voters in New Mexico.Some support2 reports
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Ben Ray Luján advocates for policy solutions regarding wildfires in New Mexico.Some support1 report
One to three months ago
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Ben Ray Luján introduced legislation aimed at supporting growers in New Mexico.Some support2 reports
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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 support3 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 OperationalLegislators in Pennsylvania introduced a bill to amend the state's medical malpractice law.Moves Ben Ray Luján
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Gabe Vasquez OperationalDonald Trump issued an executive order to rename Lake Ontario to 'Lake America' and proposed renaming New Mexico, while facing criticism over the Iran war.Moves Ben Ray Luján
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Chris Van Hollen OperationalChris Van Hollen introduced a Senate resolution concerning killings on August 10, 2026.Moves Ben Ray Luján
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New Mexico OperationalHamas launched an attack inside Israel, prompting advocacy from New Mexico Senator Craig Brandt.Moves Ben Ray Luján
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Cynthia Lummis OperationalCynthia Lummis and Harriet Hageman weigh in on a Trump administration oil deal with Russia, with Lummis criticizing the purchase of Russian oil.Moves Ben Ray Luján
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Donald Trump OperationalElon Musk served as an adviser to Donald Trump's administration.Moves Ben Ray Luján
Connections
The 40 strongest of 49, 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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Donald Trump Operational
Luján actively opposes and competes with Trump's policy decisions, particularly regarding national monuments and renaming.
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New Mexico Operational
Ben Ray Luján actively represents New Mexico, advocating for its policy needs and welfare through legislative and political action.
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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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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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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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Martin Heinrich Operational
The two entities jointly introduced legislation aimed at blocking mining activities.
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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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Federal Trade Commission Operational
Luján is publicly advocating for the appointment of bipartisan members to the Federal Trade Commission.
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Cynthia Lummis Operational
The two entities are currently co-sponsoring a resolution concerning pastoralists.
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Los Alamos Structural
Ben Ray Luján introduces legislation requiring testing at national laboratories like Los Alamos.
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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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Internal Revenue Service Operational
Ben Ray Luján has publicly criticized the Internal Revenue Service regarding its policy proposals and tax administration.
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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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John Fetterman Operational
The two politicians are actively coordinating their efforts by co-sponsoring the CHILE Act legislation.
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Jeff Merkley Operational
The two entities co-sponsored the Stop Price Gouging Act.
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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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Heather Wilson Mentioned together
Both individuals are co-mentioned as speakers scheduled to present at the Domenici conference.
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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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supreme court Mentioned together
Luján comments on how Supreme Court decisions influence political figures like Trump.
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Albuquerque Shared context
Ben Ray Luján conducts political activities within the Albuquerque district.
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Elizabeth Warren Operational
Both senators are actively coordinating to challenge issues related to the SSA.
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Marker Operational
Marker is actively challenging Ben Ray Luján in an electoral bid.
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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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Mark Ronchetti Operational
Luján and Ronchetti engaged in a political competition, resulting in Luján's election victory.
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Chicago Shared context
Ben Ray Luján was involved in an event that took place in Chicago.
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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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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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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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Gabby Giffords Mentioned together
Gabby Giffords attended a rally hosted by Ben Ray Luján.
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Brooke Rollins Operational
Brooke Rollins provided testimony before Ben Ray Luján's legislative committee.
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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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senate Structural
Ben Ray Luján is a member of the Senate and is seeking reelection.
History
Events by the month they beganOctober 2026
5 events- Dan Diamond analyzes opposition to Donald Trump's ideas, linking his statements to Iran war costs and noting opposition to his renaming crusade.
- Political commentary highlights the roles of the House, Senate, and Supreme Court in the context of New Mexico politics and corruption concerns.
- Tom Udall, Howie Morales, and Ben Ray Luján supported a candidate's campaign leadership in New Mexico.
- Ben Ray Luján won his election after rebuffing Mark Ronchetti, while Marker challenged him in the reelection bid.
- Ben Ray Luján represents voters in New Mexico.
September 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.
Show 1 earlier month
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.