Quick Info
| Profession | Politician |
|---|---|
| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 07/06/1972 |
| Age | 54 years |
| Birthplace | Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States |
Latest News about Ben Ray Luján
22/11/2025
Senator Luján stated he has mostly recovered from his January 2025 stroke and emphasized that voters, not his health scare, will decide who represents New Mexico in the upcoming election cycle. He reported no additional health problems since the 2025 incident[8].
20/01/2025
Senator Ben Ray Luján suffered a stroke and underwent surgery over the weekend, his office announced on Tuesday. Doctors performed an outstanding procedure, and he returned to work with most functioning after about a month, with expectations of a full recovery[8].
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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. | |
| He is a member of the Democratic Party and a self-described progressive Democrat[3]. |
Personal Life
| Long-time advocate for New Mexico's acequias and traditional lands | |
| Survived a stroke in January 2025 and underwent surgery, with doctors expecting a full recovery[8] |
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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Social Media
| https://www.facebook.com/BenRayLujan/ | |
| https://twitter.com/BenRayLujan | |
| https://www.instagram.com/benraylujan/ |
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 | |
| 4. Member of the Democratic Party[3] |