Ben Ray Luján

Share of party-line votes on each issue where Luján voted against most Democrats. The tick is the median for Senate Democrats.

1. Taxation 57% · 4 of 7 party 0%
2. Finance and Financial Sector 32% · 6 of 19 party 0%
3. Government Operations and Politics 8% · 1 of 13 party 0%

Where Luján broke with their party, close outcomes and final passage votes on named bills, newest first.

Yea ■ filled · Nay □ open · Not voting – dash. Party split bars: Democrats left, Republicans right; dark = yea, light = nay.

• Statement · Press release · Oct 2, 2026

  Luján, Wyden Lead Colleagues in Calling on IRS to Drop Unnecessary and Harmful Immigration Status Question on Tax Form

  Called on the IRS to remove a citizenship question from the 2026 tax form.

  “Turning the 1040 into an immigration tracker actively sabotages voluntary tax compliance and undermines the IRS’s core tax collection responsibilities. Public trust is already at a low point after the IRS illegally handed over the private data of more than 42,000 taxpayers to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).…”

  Government Operations and PoliticsAI-read

• Statement · Press release · Sep 30, 2026

  Luján Statement on Senate Passage of the Taxpayer Assistance and Service Act

  Celebrated Senate passage of bipartisan Taxpayer Assistance and Service Act with his authored provisions.

  “Now, with Senate passage, we are one step closer to delivering a tax system that better serves taxpayers with fairness, transparency, and accountability.”

  Taxpayer Assistance and Service ActTaxationAI-read

• Statement · Press release · Sep 30, 2026

  Luján Shares DOJ Documents Regarding DEA Fentanyl Practices, Whistleblower Reports

  Shared DOJ documents regarding DEA fentanyl practices and whistleblower reports in New Mexico.

  Crime and Law EnforcementAI-read

• Statement · Press release · Sep 30, 2026

  Luján, Heinrich, Kelly, Cantwell Call on States to Stop Data Centers from Passing Rising Costs on to Ratepayers

  Called on state utility commissions to prevent data centers from passing costs to ratepayers.

  “We write to ask NARUC and its member commissions to act now to protect residential and small business ratepayers from the cost of serving large data centers. Specifically, we ask that every state utility commission adopt a dedicated rate rider — a separate tariff mechanism — that applies to every large data center in…”

  Ratepayer Protection ActEnergyAI-read

• Statement · Press release · Sep 29, 2026

  Luján, NM Delegation Secure Key Funding to Rebuild Roads Outside of WIPP in Carlsbad

  Secured $10 million in federal funding to repair roads supporting nuclear waste facility operations in New Mexico.

  “WIPP is critical to our national security, and it is vital that we have the infrastructure needed to support its operations and safely manage the disposal of nuclear waste.”

  Transportation and Public WorksAI-read

• Statement · Press release · Sep 28, 2026

  Luján Calls on Senate Leadership to Establish Bipartisan Select Committee on AI

  Called on Senate leadership to establish bipartisan committee on artificial intelligence.

  “AI is accelerating faster than our existing legislative processes, committee structures, and technical capacity can consistently evaluate and respond. The recent news of increasing incidents makes it clear that this is no longer a theoretical concern.”

  CybersecurityAI-read

◇ statements (press releases) · ○ posts. When a statement names a bill Luján voted on, the vote is shown next to it.

Sponsored 88 (Senate median 61) · cosponsored 510 (median 307.5), 83 of them as an original cosponsor · most often on Health, Native Americans, Agriculture and Food.

• S. 5662 A bill to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to strengthen the provisions relating to child labor, and for other purposes.Introduced Sep 30, 2026 In committee
• S. 5635 A bill to expand arts education, and for other purposes.Introduced Sep 30, 2026 In committee
• S. 5475 A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure timely review of local coverage determination requests under the Medicare program.Introduced Sep 23, 2026 In committee
• S. 5278 GHOST ActCommerce · Introduced Sep 23, 2026 In committee
• S.Res. 889 A resolution recognizing the contributions of Hispanic and Latino Americans to the musical heritage of the United States and designating September 2026 as "Latin Music Appreciation Month".Arts, Culture, Religion · Introduced Sep 23, 2026 In committee
• S. 5321 HCBS Access ActHealth · Introduced Aug 6, 2026 In committee
• S. 5282 Chama Basin Watershed Protection ActPublic Lands and Natural Resources · Introduced Aug 6, 2026 In committee
• S. 5260 Stroke ActHealth · Introduced Aug 5, 2026 In committee

Agreement on contested votes where both cast yea or nay.

In the 2025–26 cycle Luján’s campaign raised $11.3M: $5.8M (52%) from individuals and $3.5M (31%) from PACs and other committees. Cash on hand: $8.8M.

Through Jun 30, 2026; filings lag, so recent gifts can take weeks to appear. Money raised also counts loans and transfers, so the shares need not add to 100%. Source: FEC.gov.

Last cycle, party money, self-funding and debts are part of Pro. See Pro

Who funds Luján

The largest PACs and other committees giving directly to the campaign this cycle, of 400.

1. American Medical Association Independent PAC
2. National Association of Home Builders Trade association PAC
3. National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (Nreca) Trade association PAC

Luján’s own leadership PAC: Turquoise PAC. A separate PAC a member sponsors to give to other candidates.