Quick Info
| Profession | Politician |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 07/06/1972 |
| Age | 53 years |
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Bio/Wiki
| Ben Ray Luján is the junior United States Senator from New Mexico, serving since January 2021. He is one of only two Head Start graduates to ever serve in the United States Senate and the first Hispanic to represent New Mexico in the chamber in more than 40 years. |
Personal Life
| Long-time advocate for New Mexico's acequias and traditional lands |
Career
| U.S. Senate (New Mexico) | Since 2021 |
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| U.S. House (NM-3) | 2009-2021 |
| Assistant Speaker | 2019-2021 |
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| New Mexico Public Regulation Commission | Chairman (before 2008) |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Self-described progressive Democrat | |
| 2. One of only two Head Start graduates to serve in the United States Senate | |
| 3. First Hispanic to represent New Mexico in the Senate in more than 40 years |