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U.S. Senate
U.S. Senate, New Mexico
November 3, 2026 · 12 statements · 2026.09.23-43ece9cd
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Candidates
Ben Ray Luján
DemocraticIncumbent
Sourced positions on 10 of 12
Larry Marker
Republican
Sourced positions on 2 of 12
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Ben Ray LujánDemocratic, incumbentLarry MarkerRepublican
Federal statements
EconomyNo. 01/12
The federal minimum wage should be raised above $7.25 an hour.
Background
The federal minimum wage has been $7.25 an hour since 2009. States and cities can set higher minimums, and many do.
On the Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Sanders Amdt. No. 972) to provide for increases in the Federal minimum wage -- Lujan: Yea
Vote record · Mar 5, 2021 · retrieved Sep 23, 2026
I am committed to lowering costs and will fight so that hardworking New Mexicans – who contribute to our economy – are the beneficiaries of any tax break, not the nation's wealthiest.
Campaign or official site · May 1, 2025 · retrieved Sep 23, 2026
Federal premium subsidies for Affordable Care Act marketplace plans should be expanded.
Background
These subsidies lower the monthly cost of health plans bought on HealthCare.gov and state marketplaces. Expanding them would lower premiums for more buyers and increase federal spending.
I will utilize my vote in the Senate to block any administrative, judicial, or department nominee who does not publicly support enforcing existing immigration laws and completing necessary border infrastructure.
Campaign or official site · Sep 23, 2026 · retrieved Sep 23, 2026
Federal law should require background checks for all gun sales, including private sales.
Background
Federal law requires background checks for sales by licensed dealers but not for most sales between private individuals. This would extend the requirement to private sales.
Abortion laws should be set by each state rather than by Congress.
Background
Since the Supreme Court's 2022 Dobbs decision, each state sets its own abortion laws. Agreeing means Congress should not pass a national law that either expands or restricts access.
I will introduce and champion legislation that mandates strict, non-negotiable "shot-clocks" for federal energy permitting... a requirement that federal agencies must process applications for permits to drill on federal lands within a set timeframe.
Campaign or official site · Sep 23, 2026 · retrieved Sep 23, 2026
The federal government should limit greenhouse gas emissions from power plants.
Background
This would set federal limits on the carbon pollution power plants release. It concerns regulation by agencies such as the Environmental Protection Agency.
This bipartisan legislation will create a commercialization pathway for hard-to-decarbonize industrial facilities and spur the deployment of emissions-capturing technology at power plants, which will be critical to meet international climate goals.
Campaign or official site · Jun 24, 2021 · retrieved Sep 23, 2026
The U.S. should keep broad tariffs on imported goods.
Background
Tariffs are taxes paid on imported goods. Since 2025 the U.S. has applied tariffs to imports from most countries, and this statement is about keeping them in place.
A president should be able to send the National Guard into a state over its governor's objection.
Background
Governors normally command their state's National Guard, but federal law lets a president take control of it in some situations. Since 2025, the use of that power to send troops into cities has been challenged in court.