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ProfessionPolitician
NationalityAmerican
Date of Birth07/06/1972
Age53 years

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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
U.S. House (NM-3)2009-2021
Assistant Speaker2019-2021
Committees
  • Commerce, Science, and Transportation
  • Finance
  • Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry
  • Indian Affairs
  • Budget
New Mexico Public Regulation CommissionChairman (before 2008)
Key Initiatives
  • Environmental protection and national monument designations (Rio Grande del Norte National Conservation Area, Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks)
  • Protection of Chaco Canyon region from oil and gas drilling
  • Renewable energy portfolio standards
  • Healthcare access and pre-existing condition protections
  • First responders advocacy and New Mexico Fire Fund reform
  • Rural farming and ranching support
  • Broadband expansion

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
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