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|name=Ben Ray Luján | |name=Ben Ray Luján | ||
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| − | |party=[[Democrat]] | + | |party=[[Democratic Party|Democrat]] |
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|religion=[[Roman Catholic]] | |religion=[[Roman Catholic]] | ||
| − | | | + | |office=[[United States Senator]] for [[New Mexico]] |
| − | + | |term_start=January 3, 2021 | |
| − | + | |office2=[[United States Representative]] for<br> New Mexico's 3rd congressional district | |
| − | + | |term_start2=January 3, 2009 | |
| − | + | |term_end2=January 3, 2021 | |
| − | + | |preceded2=[[Tom Udall]] | |
| − | + | |succeeded2=Teresa Leger Fernandez}} | |
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| − | '''Ben Ray Luján''' is | + | |
| + | '''Ben Ray Luján''' is the junior [[United States Senator]] for the heavily [[Democratic Party|Democrat]] state of [[New Mexico]]. Previously from 2009 to 2021, he was the [[United States Representative]] for New Mexico's 3rd congressional distric in the northwestern part of the state. He is a staunch supporter of [[abortion]]. | ||
==U.S. House of Representatives== | ==U.S. House of Representatives== | ||
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| − | After incumbent senator [[Tom Udall]] announced in March 2019 that he wasn't seeking re-election in 2020,<ref>[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-congress-udall-idUSKCN1R61VL U.S. Senator Udall announces retirement from Congress]</ref> Luján soon declared his run for the seat.<ref>Multiple sources: | + | After liberal incumbent senator [[Tom Udall]] announced in March 2019 that he wasn't seeking re-election in 2020,<ref>[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-congress-udall-idUSKCN1R61VL U.S. Senator Udall announces retirement from Congress]</ref> Luján soon declared his run for the seat.<ref>Multiple sources: |
*[https://www.politico.com/story/2019/04/01/lujan-running-senate-new-mexico-1246500 Luján announces Senate run in New Mexico] | *[https://www.politico.com/story/2019/04/01/lujan-running-senate-new-mexico-1246500 Luján announces Senate run in New Mexico] | ||
*[https://www.vox.com/policy-and-politics/2019/4/1/18290626/ben-ray-lujan-new-mexico-senate Rep. Ben Ray Luján led the charge for a Democratic House. Now he’s running for Senate.] | *[https://www.vox.com/policy-and-politics/2019/4/1/18290626/ben-ray-lujan-new-mexico-senate Rep. Ben Ray Luján led the charge for a Democratic House. Now he’s running for Senate.] | ||
| − | *[https://www.cnn.com/2019/04/01/politics/ben-ray-lujan-senate-run-new-mexico/index.html Top House Democrat Ben Ray Luján announces Senate campaign]</ref> According to the New Haven Register on February 4, 2020, he | + | *[https://www.cnn.com/2019/04/01/politics/ben-ray-lujan-senate-run-new-mexico/index.html Top House Democrat Ben Ray Luján announces Senate campaign]</ref> According to the New Haven Register on February 4, 2020, he raised nearly 1 million dollars for his campaign in addition to the $2 million in cash-on-hand he already possesses.<ref>[https://www.nhregister.com/news/article/Lujan-outraising-all-foes-in-open-Senate-race-in-15029272.php Lujan outraising all foes in open Senate race in New Mexico]</ref> |
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| + | Luján won the general election over [[Republican]] nominee [[Mark Ronchetti]], but only by just under 6% of the votes cast.<ref>[https://www.businessinsider.com/new-mexico-us-senate-election-preview-ben-ray-lujn-vs-mark-ronchetti-2020-9 Ben Ray Luján is the projected winner over Mark Ronchetti in the US Senate race in New Mexico]</ref> | ||
==Political views== | ==Political views== | ||
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| + | *[https://lujan.house.gov/ Official House Website] | ||
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Latest revision as of 21:45, September 4, 2022
| Ben Ray Luján | |
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| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office January 3, 2021 | |
United States Representative for
New Mexico's 3rd congressional district | |
| In office January 3, 2009 – January 3, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Tom Udall |
|---|---|
| Succeeded by | Teresa Leger Fernandez |
| Political party | Democrat |
| Spouse(s) | none |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
Ben Ray Luján is the junior United States Senator for the heavily Democrat state of New Mexico. Previously from 2009 to 2021, he was the United States Representative for New Mexico's 3rd congressional distric in the northwestern part of the state. He is a staunch supporter of abortion.
Contents
U.S. House of Representatives
Luján voted in favor of the left-wing Equality Act[1] and has expressed "hope" that young Republicans will push for what he considers "diversity".[2]
In late 2019, Luján, along with Nancy Pelosi and other House Democrats, blocked the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act for the 80th time.[3]
Luján supported the impeachment coup "investigation" against Donald Trump[4] and voted along with his party line on both articles to impeach the president.[5]
2020 Senate run
After liberal incumbent senator Tom Udall announced in March 2019 that he wasn't seeking re-election in 2020,[6] Luján soon declared his run for the seat.[7] According to the New Haven Register on February 4, 2020, he raised nearly 1 million dollars for his campaign in addition to the $2 million in cash-on-hand he already possesses.[8]
Luján won the general election over Republican nominee Mark Ronchetti, but only by just under 6% of the votes cast.[9]
Political views
Luján is a liberal who supports ObamaCare, raising taxes on the wealthy, stimulus spending bills, and raising the minimum wage.[10]
Family
Luján's cousin is Michelle Lujan Grisham, the current radical, extremely pro-abortion[11] governor of New Mexico.
See also
- Deb Haaland, U.S. representative from New Mexico's 1st district
References
- ↑ HR 5 - Equality Act - National Key Vote
- ↑ Democratic lawmaker says young GOP voters will push party leadership on diversity issues
- ↑ Infanticide Vote Blocked by NM Congress Members
- ↑ Trump impeachment push gets important new ally
- ↑ H Res 755 - Impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors - National Key Vote
- ↑ U.S. Senator Udall announces retirement from Congress
- ↑ Multiple sources:
- ↑ Lujan outraising all foes in open Senate race in New Mexico
- ↑ Ben Ray Luján is the projected winner over Mark Ronchetti in the US Senate race in New Mexico
- ↑ Ben Ray Lujan on the Issues
- ↑ Pro-Life Victory! MLG's Abortion and Euthanasia Bills Dead on Arrival in 2020 NM Legislature!
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