Public service, at a glance.
Ben Ray Luján served as a representative for New Mexico in the House of Representatives. Ben's first recorded term in this role began on January 6, 2009. The last recorded term ended on January 3, 2021.
- Chamber
- U.S. House
- State / territory
- New Mexico
- Last recorded party
- Democrat
- District / role
- District 3
- Born
- June 7, 1972
- Last term ended
- January 3, 2021
Service record
| From | To | Party | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 3, 2019 | Jan 3, 2021 | Democrat | District 3 |
| Jan 3, 2017 | Jan 3, 2019 | Democrat | District 3 |
| Jan 6, 2015 | Jan 3, 2017 | Democrat | District 3 |
| Jan 3, 2013 | Jan 3, 2015 | Democrat | District 3 |
| Jan 5, 2011 | Jan 3, 2013 | Democrat | District 3 |
| Jan 6, 2009 | Jan 3, 2011 | Democrat | District 3 |
Other congressional service
Published biographical research
These are dated observations from named sources. They are not new surveys of the member’s identity or beliefs.
| Field | Reported value | Source and coverage | Evidence date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Religious affiliation | Catholic | Religious affiliation of members of the 119th Congress Named members of the incoming 119th Congress; historical observation, not a live survey | Published Jan 2, 2025 |
| Heritage | Hispanic American | Hispanic American Senators The Senate's historical list of Hispanic American senators | Source accessed Sep 28, 2026 |
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