Public service, at a glance.
Ben Ray Luján serves as a senator for New Mexico in the United States Senate. Ben's first recorded term in this role began on January 3, 2021.
- Chamber
- U.S. Senate
- State / territory
- New Mexico
- Current party
- Democrat
- Senate class
- 2
- Born
- June 7, 1972
- Scheduled term end
- January 3, 2027
Committee assignments
- Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry ↗Member
- Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation ↗Member
- Senate Committee on Finance ↗Member
- Senate Committee on Indian Affairs ↗Member
- Senate Committee on the Budget ↗Member
- United States Senate Caucus on International Narcotics Control ↗Member
Service record
| From | To | Party | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 3, 2021 | Jan 3, 2027 (scheduled) | Democrat | U.S. Senate |
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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