Ben Ray Luján

Ben Ray Luján was born in Santa Fe, New Mexico, as the last child of Carmen (Ray) and Ben Luján; he has two older sisters and an older brother. He was raised in Nambe, New Mexico.{{cite news|url = https://www.washingtonpost.com/postlive/ben-ray-lujan/2012/08/31/5020022a-f3af-11e1-adc6-87dfa8eff430_story.html|title = Ben Ray Lujan|work = Washington Post Live|date = August 31, 2012|accessdate = February 1, 2022}} His father, Ben, went into politics in 1970, when he was elected to the County Commission; from 1975, he was a longtime member of the New Mexico House of Representatives, serving as majority whip and Speaker of the House."[https://www.nmlegis.gov/sessions/12%20Regular/final/hm064.pdf A memorial recognizing Speaker of the House of Representatives Ben Lujan's contribution to the State of New Mexico and wishing him well on his retirement from the New Mexico Legislature]". New Mexico Legislature (nmlegis.gov). [https://www.nmlegis.gov/Legislation/Legislation?chamber=H&legType=M&legNo=64&year=12 2012 Regular Session - HM 64]. March 22, 2012. Final version. Retrieved December 18, 2016. Noting that he began his service in the house of representatives in 1975, the resolution further states: "Speaker Lujan was elected by his caucus to be majority whip in 1983 and majority floor leader in 1999, before being elected speaker of the house of representatives in 2001, placing him among just a handful of legislators across the country who have served in leadership positions continuously for thirty years" (p. 1).

After graduating from Pojoaque Valley High School in 1990,{{Cite web|url=https://www.santafenewmexican.com/news/local_news/pojoaque-valley-graduation-grandparents-congressman-notable-alumni-laud-55th-graduating-class/article_44426ccd-8149-547b-ad21-2d7fcf582ac0.html|title=Pojoaque Valley graduation: Grandparents, congressman, notable alumni laud 55th graduating class|last=Carroll|first=Dennis |date=June 4, 2011|website=Santa Fe New Mexican}} Ben Ray Luján worked as a blackjack dealer at a tribal casino.{{Cite web|url=https://www.latimes.com/politics/la-na-pol-lujan-democrats-trump-201707-story.html|title=Is this small-town congressman from New Mexico tough enough to win Democrats the House majority?|date=July 18, 2017|website=Los Angeles Times}} After that, he attended the University of New Mexico and received a BBA degree from New Mexico Highlands University.{{cite web|url=http://www.whorunsgov.com/Profiles/Ben_Ray_Lujan|title=Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.)|website=Who Runs Gov|publisher=Published by The Washington Post|date=2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111105185205/http://www.whorunsgov.com/Profiles/Ben_Ray_Lujan |archive-date=November 5, 2011|access-date=December 18, 2016}}

Luján was elected to the New Mexico Public Regulation Commission in November 2004. He represented PRC district 3 which encompasses northeastern, north central and central New Mexico. His served as chairman of the PRC in 2005, 2006 and 2007. His term on the PRC ended at the end of 2008. He helped to increase the Renewable Portfolio Standard in New Mexico that requires utilities to use 20 percent of their energy from renewable sources by 2020. Luján also required utilities to diversify their renewable use to include solar, wind and biomass.

Luján joined regulators in California, Oregon, and Washington to sign the Joint Action Framework on Climate Change to implement regional solutions to global warming.[http://www.puc.state.or.us/PUC/news/2006/2006026.shtml Oregon Agrees to Climate Change Framework Adopted by Four Public Utility Commissions.] State of Oregon Public Utility Commission {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071120063556/http://www.puc.state.or.us/PUC/news/2006/2006026.shtml |date=November 20, 2007 }}

{{See also|2008 United States House of Representatives elections in New Mexico#District 3}}

In 2008, Luján ran to succeed U.S. Representative Tom Udall in New Mexico's 3rd congressional district. Udall gave up the seat to make what would be a successful bid for the United States Senate.{{citation needed|date=July 2023}} On June 3, 2008, Luján won the Democratic primary, defeating five other candidates.{{cite web|url=https://www.sos.nm.gov/voting-and-elections/election-results/past-election-results-2008/ |title=2008 New Mexico Primary Results |website=SOS.nm.gov |access-date=July 7, 2023}} His closest competitor, developer Don Wiviott, received 26 percent to Luján's 42 percent.{{citation needed|date=July 2023}}

Luján faced Republican Dan East and independent Carol Miller in the general election and won with 57% of the vote to East's 30% and Miller's 13%.Baker, Deborah. [http://www.pntonline.com/news/gets_13880___article.html/3rd_gop.html Lujan wins Democratic nomination, East gets GOP nod, in 3rd District.] Portales News-Tribune. June 4, 2008. {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080605201248/http://www.pntonline.com/news/gets_13880___article.html/3rd_gop.html |date=June 5, 2008 }}

{{See also|2010 United States House of Representatives elections in New Mexico#District 3}}

Luján won reelection against Republican nominee Thomas E. Mullins with 56.99% of the vote.

{{See also|2012 United States House of Representatives elections in New Mexico#District 3}}

Luján won reelection against Republican nominee Jefferson Byrd with 63.12% of the vote.

{{See also|2014 United States House of Representatives elections in New Mexico#District 3}}

Luján won reelection against Byrd again, with 61.52% of the vote.{{Cite news|author=Garcia, Kristen |title=Democrat Lujan defeats Byrd for U.S. House District 3 |date=November 4, 2014|newspaper=KOB TV|location=Albuquerque, New Mexico |url=http://www.kob.com/article/stories/S3610083.shtml?cat=500 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141105195536/http://www.kob.com/article/stories/S3610083.shtml?cat=500 |archive-date=November 5, 2014|url-status=live}}

{{See also|2016 United States House of Representatives elections in New Mexico#District 3}}

Luján won reelection against Republican nominee Michael H. Romero with 62.42% of the vote.

{{See also|2018 United States House of Representatives elections in New Mexico#District 3}}

Luján won reelection against Republican nominee Jerald Steve McFall with 63.4% of the vote.

Luján has been a proponent of health care reform, including a public option. In October 2009, he gave a speech on the House floor calling for a public option to be included in the House health care bill.Lujan, Ben. "[https://votesmart.org/public-statement/464728/lujan-we-must-demand-a-public-option#.WFbcAIXaLV0 Luján: We Must Demand A Public Option]" [press release]. October 23, 2009. Retrieved December 18, 2016, via Project Vote Smart; also available at [https://lujan.house.gov/press-releases/lujan-we-must-demand-a-public-option/ lujan.house.gov/press-releases] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161220233608/https://lujan.house.gov/press-releases/lujan-we-must-demand-a-public-option/ |date=December 20, 2016 }}.

In June 2009, Luján voted for an amendment that would require the United States Secretary of Defense to present a plan including a complete exit strategy for Afghanistan by the end of the year. The amendment did not pass.Lujan, Ben. "[https://votesmart.org/public-statement/458401/rep-lujan-urges-administration-to-reject-troop-increase-in-afghanistan#.WFbpfIXaLV0 Rep. Luján Urges Administration To Reject Troop Increase In Afghanistan]" [press release]. September 25, 2009. Retrieved December 18, 2016 via Project Vote Smart; also available at [https://lujan.house.gov/press-releases/rep-lujan-urges-administration-to-reject-troop-increase-in-afghanistan/ lujan.house.gov/press-releases] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161220233713/https://lujan.house.gov/press-releases/rep-lujan-urges-administration-to-reject-troop-increase-in-afghanistan/ |date=December 20, 2016 }}. In September 2009, Luján wrote a letter urging the Obama administration not to increase the number of troops in Afghanistan. In his letter, he drew on conversations he had with General Stanley A. McChrystal and Afghan President Hamid Karzai.

In 2011, Luján was a co-sponsor of Bill {{USBill|112|H.R.|3261}}, the Stop Online Piracy Act.[http://www.govtrack.us/congress/bill.xpd?bill=h112-3261 Bill H.R.3261] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120316212131/http://www.govtrack.us/congress/bill.xpd?bill=h112-3261 |date=March 16, 2012 }}; GovTrack.us;

According to his campaign website, Luján has been active in environmental regulation.{{cite web|title=Issues |url=http://www.benrlujan.com/about/issues |publisher=Ben Ray Lujan for Congress |access-date=April 23, 2015 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140627224417/http://www.benrlujan.com/about/issues |archive-date=June 27, 2014 }}{{better source needed|date=August 2020}} He chairs the Congressional Hispanic Caucus's Green Economy and Renewable Energy Task Force. Luján has initiated several pieces of legislation regarding renewable energy such as the SOLAR Act. He co-authored the Community College Energy Training Act of 2009. He also supports natural gas usage and the New Alternative Transportations to Give Americans Solutions Act of 2009. Luján has high ratings from interest groups such as Environment America and the Sierra Club.

Luján serves on the bipartisan Congressional PFAS Task Force. He has introduced legislation to provide relief to communities and businesses impacted by PFAS/PFOA contamination in groundwater around Air Force bases in New Mexico and across the country.{{Cite web|url=https://lujan.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/udall-heinrich-lujn-introduce-legislation-to-provide-relief-to-new-mexico-communities-affected-by-pfas-|title=Udall, Heinrich, Luján Introduce Legislation to Provide Relief to New Mexico Communities Affected by PFAS {{!}} U.S. Congressman Ben Ray Luján|website=lujan.house.gov|language=en|access-date=May 30, 2019|archive-date=May 30, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190530164838/https://lujan.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/udall-heinrich-lujn-introduce-legislation-to-provide-relief-to-new-mexico-communities-affected-by-pfas-|url-status=dead}}

In addition to supporting the Green New Deal, an economic stimulus package that aims to address climate change and economic inequality, Luján has developed legislation to put the United States on a path to net zero carbon emission and address climate change.{{Cite web|url=https://www.abqjournal.com/1313755/lujaacutens-plan-requires-netzero-carbon-emissions-by-2050.html|title=Luján's plan requires net-zero carbon emissions by 2050|last=Writer|first=Scott Turner {{!}} Journal Staff|website=www.abqjournal.com|language=en-US|access-date=May 30, 2019}}

Luján has been supported by the National Education Association.{{cite web |url=http://votesmart.org/candidate/evaluations/102842/ben-lujan-jr |title=Ben Lujan, Jr.'s Ratings and Endorsements - The Voter's Self Defense System |publisher=Vote Smart |access-date=February 23, 2016 |archive-date=January 23, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160123174430/http://votesmart.org/candidate/evaluations/102842/ben-lujan-jr |url-status=live }} He supported the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act{{better source needed|date=July 2023}} and student loan reform. He cosponsored the STEM Education Coordination Act in an effort to produce more scientists and innovators in the United States.

Luján has supported increased funding for the Bureau of Indian Affairs and Indian Health Service.{{better source needed|date=July 2023}} He opposed the Stop the War on Coal Act of 2012 and was in favor of preserving sacred Native American ground.{{cite web|url=http://votesmart.org/public-statement/747238/stop-the-war-on-coal-act-of-2012#.UKx0AYfAdsY |title=Stop the War on Coal Act of 2012 - Public Statements - The Voter's Self Defense System |publisher=Vote Smart |date=September 21, 2012 |access-date=February 23, 2016}} Luján worked to create legislation enabling tribes to directly request disaster assistance from the president.{{cite web|url=http://votesmart.org/public-statement/747244/lujan-legislation-enabling-tribes-to-request-disaster-assistance-directly-from-the-president-passes-house#.UKx0TIfAdsY |title=Luján: Legislation Enabling Tribes to Request Disaster Assistance Directly from the President Passes House - Public Statements - The Voter's Self Defense System |publisher=Vote Smart |date=September 21, 2012 |access-date=February 23, 2016}} Luján's district contains 15 separate Pueblo tribes as well as tribal lands of the Jicarilla Apache Nation and Navajo Nation.[http://lujan.house.gov/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=372&Itemid=55 About the District.] Website of Congressman Ben Jay Luján {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100505020615/http://lujan.house.gov/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=372&Itemid=55 |date=May 5, 2010 }} In February 2009, Luján introduced a series of five water accessibility bills that, along with improving access to water for the many communities in the district, would also give federal funds to Indian tribes. Along with Harry Teague (D-NM) and Ann Kirkpatrick (D-AZ), Luján sponsored an amendment to the House health care bill that would extend the current Indian Health Care system until 2025. Tribal governments were major donors to his 2012 reelection campaign.{{cite web|url=http://followthemoney.org/entity-details?eid=17658807|website=followthemoney.org|access-date=January 29, 2015|title=Lujan, Ben R.|author=National Institute on Money in State Politics|archive-date=January 30, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150130013152/http://followthemoney.org/entity-details?eid=17658807|url-status=dead}}

• Committee on Energy and Commerce
• Subcommittee on Communications and Technology
• Subcommittee on Health
• Subcommittee on Digital Commerce and Consumer Protection
• Select Committee on the Climate Crisis

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• Congressional Hispanic Caucus{{cite web|title=Members|url=https://congressionalhispaniccaucus-lujangrisham.house.gov/members|publisher=Congressional Hispanic Caucus|access-date=May 15, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180515183838/https://congressionalhispaniccaucus-lujangrisham.house.gov/members|archive-date=May 15, 2018|url-status=dead}}

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On April 1, 2019, Luján announced he was running to succeed retiring Senator Tom Udall in the 2020 election. On June 2, 2020, Luján won the Democratic primary unopposed. He defeated Republican nominee Mark Ronchetti in the general election 51.7% to 45.6%.{{cite news |title=New Mexico U.S. Senate Election Results |url=https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2020/11/03/us/elections/results-new-mexico-senate.html |access-date=January 15, 2021 |work=The New York Times |date=January 5, 2021}}

Luján was sworn into the Senate on January 3, 2021. He was accompanied by the outgoing Senator, Tom Udall.{{cite news |title=Ben Ray Luján sworn in as New Mexico Senator |url=https://www.krqe.com/news/lujan-sworn-in-as-new-mexico-senator/ |access-date=January 15, 2021 |work=KRQE News 13 Albuquerque - Santa Fe |date=January 4, 2021}}

On January 6, 2021, Luján was participating in the certification of the 2021 United States Electoral College vote count when Trump supporters stormed the U.S. Capitol. He called the attack a "siege" and "a direct attack on our nation's democracy."{{cite news |title=Luján Condemns Wednesday's Violence At U.S. Capitol |url=https://losalamosreporter.com/2021/01/06/lujan-condemns-wednesdays-violence-at-u-s-capitol/ |access-date=January 15, 2021 |work=Los Alamos Reporter |date=January 7, 2021 |language=en}} In the wake of the attack, Luján said he would vote to convict Trump "for inciting an insurrection."{{cite news |title=New Mexico officials react after House votes to impeach Trump |url=https://www.krqe.com/news/politics-government/new-mexico-officials-react-after-house-votes-to-impeach-trump-for-2nd-time/ |access-date=January 15, 2021 |work=KRQE News 13 Albuquerque - Santa Fe |date=January 14, 2021 |archive-date=January 15, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210115052042/https://www.krqe.com/news/politics-government/new-mexico-officials-react-after-house-votes-to-impeach-trump-for-2nd-time/ |url-status=live }}

Luján was absent from the Senate while recovering from a major stroke in early 2022.

In February 2021, Luján was one of seven Democratic U.S. Senators to join Republicans in blocking a ban of hydraulic fracturing, commonly known as fracking.{{cite web|url=https://www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_lists/roll_call_vote_cfm.cfm?congress=117&session=1&vote=00028|title=Roll Call Vote 117th Congress - 1st Session|website=senate.gov|accessdate=February 21, 2021}}

In January 2024, Luján voted for a resolution, proposed by Bernie Sanders, to apply the human rights provisions of the Foreign Assistance Act to U.S. aid to Israel's military. The proposal was defeated, 72 to 11.{{cite news|first1=Alexander|last1=Bolton|access-date=2024-01-17|title=Democratic rebels send Biden stern message on Gaza|url=https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/4412586-democratic-rebels-send-biden-stern-message-on-gaza/|newspaper=The Hill|date=2024-01-16}}

Luján served on the following Senate committees in the 118th United States Congress:{{Cite web |title=U.S. Senate: Committee Assignments of the 118th Congress |url=https://www.senate.gov/general/committee_assignments/assignments.htm#Luj%C3%A1nNM |access-date=2023-02-01 |website=www.senate.gov}}

• Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition & Forestry
• Subcommittee on Commodities, Risk Management, and Trade
• Subcommittee on Conservation, Climate, Forestry, and Natural Resources
• Subcommittee on Rural Development and Energy
• Committee on the Budget
• Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation
• Subcommittee on Communications, Media, and Broadband (Chair)
• Subcommittee on Consumer Protection, Product Safety, and Data Security
• Subcommittee on Oceans, Fisheries, Climate Change and Manufacturing
• Subcommittee on Space and Science
• Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions
• Subcommittee on Employment and Workplace Safety
• Subcommittee on Primary Health and Retirement Security
• Committee on Indian Affairs

Luján is a Catholic.{{cite news|last1=Fontelo|first1=Paul V.|date=January 9, 2021|title=Catholics rise to prominence in newest Congress|language=en|work=Arkansas Online|url=https://www.arkansasonline.com/news/2021/jan/09/catholics-rise-to-prominence-in-newest-congress/?features-religion|url-status=live|access-date=January 15, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210115052108/https://www.arkansasonline.com/news/2021/jan/09/catholics-rise-to-prominence-in-newest-congress/?features-religion|archive-date=January 15, 2021}}

On January 27, 2022, Luján was hospitalized in Santa Fe after feeling fatigued and dizzy. He was found to have had a stroke affecting his cerebellum and was transferred to the University of New Mexico Hospital for treatment, which included a decompressive craniectomy. A statement from his office said that "he is expected to make a full recovery".{{cite news|last1=Finn|first1=Teaganne|last2=Kapur|first2=Sahil|date=February 1, 2022|title=Democratic Sen. Ben Ray Lujan hospitalized after stroke|work=NBCNews.com|url=https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/congress/democratic-sen-ben-ray-lujan-hospitalized-after-stroke-n1288382|accessdate=February 1, 2022}} Luján returned to work at the Senate on March 3 and stated by April 21 that he was 90% recovered.{{cite news|last=DeBonis|first=Mike|date=March 3, 2022|title=Sen. Ben Ray Luján returns to Senate, just one month after major stroke|newspaper=The Washington Post|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2022/03/03/lujan-returns-senate/|accessdate=December 9, 2022}}{{cite news|date=April 22, 2022|title=Sen. Ben Ray Luján says he's '90% recovered' from his stroke|work=NBCNews.com|url=https://www.nbcnews.com/news/latino/sen-ben-ray-lujan-says-90-recovered-stroke-rcna25590|accessdate=December 9, 2022}}

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{{Election box winning candidate with party link no change|party=Democratic Party (US)|candidate=Ben Ray Luján|votes=26,667|percentage=41.58}}

{{Election box candidate with party link no change|party=Democratic Party (US)|candidate=Don Wiviott|votes=16,314|percentage=25.44}}

{{Election box candidate with party link no change|party=Democratic Party (US)|candidate=Benny J. Shendo Jr.|votes=10,113|percentage=15.77}}

{{Election box candidate with party link no change|party=Democratic Party (US)|candidate=Harry Montoya|votes=7,205|percentage=11.23}}

{{Election box candidate with party link no change|party=Democratic Party (US)|candidate=Jon Adams|votes=1,993|percentage=3.11}}

{{Election box candidate with party link no change|party=Democratic Party (US)|candidate=Rudy Martin|votes=1,838|percentage=2.87}}

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{{Election box winning candidate with party link no change|party=Democratic Party (US)|candidate=Ben Ray Luján|votes=161,292|percentage=56.74}}

{{Election box candidate with party link no change|party=Republican Party (US)|candidate=Daniel K. East|votes=86,618|percentage=30.47}}

{{Election box candidate with party link no change|party=Independent|candidate=Carol Miller|votes=36,348|percentage=12.79}}

{{Election box total no change|votes=284,258|percentage=100.00}}

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{{Election box winning candidate with party link no change|party=Democratic Party (US)|candidate=Ben Ray Luján (Incumbent)|votes=120,057|percentage=56.99}}

{{Election box candidate with party link no change|party=Republican Party (US)|candidate=Thomas E. Mullins|votes=90,621|percentage=43.01}}

{{Election box total no change|votes=210,678|percentage=100.00}}

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{{Election box begin no change|title=2012 United States House of Representatives elections in New Mexico: District 3{{Cite web |title=Statewide Results |url=http://www.electionpeople.com/nmger2012/StatewideResults/ShowStatewideResultsTable.aspx? |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171227151548/http://www.electionpeople.com/nmger2012/StatewideResults/ShowStatewideResultsTable.aspx |archive-date=December 27, 2017 |publisher=New Mexico Secretary of State}}}}

{{Election box winning candidate with party link no change|candidate=Ben Ray Luján (Incumbent)|party=Democratic Party (US)|votes=167,103|percentage=63.12}}

{{Election box candidate with party link no change|candidate=Jefferson L. Byrd|party=Republican Party (US)|votes=97,616|percentage=36.88}}

{{Election box total no change|votes=264,719|percentage=100.00}}

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{{Election box winning candidate with party link no change|party=Democratic Party (US)|candidate=Ben Ray Luján (Incumbent)|votes=170,612|percentage=62.42}}

{{Election box candidate with party link no change|party=Republican Party (US)|candidate=Michael H. Romero|votes=102,730|percentage=37.58}}

{{Election box total no change|votes=273,342|percentage=100.00}}

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{{Election box winning candidate with party link no change|party=Democratic Party (US)|candidate=Ben Ray Luján (Incumbent)|votes=155,201|percentage=63.04}}

{{Election box candidate with party link no change|party=Republican Party (US)|candidate=Jerald S. McFall|votes=76,427|percentage=31.02}}

{{Election box candidate with party link no change|party=Libertarian Party (US)|candidate=Christopher Manning|votes=13,265|percentage=5.4}}

{{Election box total no change|votes=244,893|percentage=100.00}}

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{{Election box winning candidate with party link|party=Democratic Party (United States)|candidate=Ben Ray Luján|votes=474,483|percentage=51.73%|change=-3.83%}}

{{Election box candidate with party link|party=Republican Party (United States)|candidate=Mark Ronchetti|votes=418,483|percentage=45.62%|change=+1.18%}}

{{Election box candidate with party link|party=Libertarian Party (United States)|candidate=Bob Walsh|votes=24,271|percentage=2.65%|change=N/A}}

{{Election box total|votes=917,237|percentage=100.0%|change=N/A}}

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