New Mexico Senate Election 2026
Ben Ray Luján (D) is running. Rating: Solid D.
Status: upcoming. Election day is November 3, 2026.
Candidates
| Candidate | Party | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Ben Ray Luján (incumbent) | Democratic | Senator since 2021 |
| Larry Marker | Republican | Write-in candidate |
Polls
| Date | Pollster | Ben Ray Luján | Larry Marker |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 6, 2026 | KOB-TV/SurveyUSA | 54% | 36% |
Average of the 1 most recent polls: Ben Ray Luján 54%, Larry Marker 36%. Polls are snapshots, not predictions.
Where the candidates stand
Ben Ray Luján (D)
- Supports removing marijuana from the Controlled Substances Act. (2024-08) source
- Sponsored background checks on private gun transfers. (2021-03) source
- Sponsored a bill strengthening union organizing. (2021-02) source
- Says Roe v. Wade should not have been overturned. (2020-10) source
- Co-sponsored Medicare for All. (2020-07) source
- Voted against the 2017 tax cuts as fiscally irresponsible. (2017) source
- Opposes military force against Iran without congressional approval. (2020-02) source
- Opposes private and religious school vouchers. (2015-10) source
- Supports recognition of same-sex marriage. (2015-01) source
Sources
- 2026 United States Senate elections (Wikipedia)
- Latest Senate polls (RealClearPolling)
- 2026 election polls (Political.org)
- Cook Political Report Senate ratings
- The Green Papers: 2026 candidates by state
- Cook Political Report Senate overview: South Carolina, Mississippi, Minnesota (Oct. 20, 2026)
- Midterm Elections in Ohio, October 2026 (Marist Poll)
- Midterm Elections in Michigan, October 2026 (Marist Poll)
Ratings, candidates and polls last updated October 24, 2026. Ratings are expert forecasts, not results.