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Benjamin Luna
Benjamin Luna (Republican Party) (also known as Ben) is running for election to the U.S. Senate to represent New Mexico. He declared candidacy for the Republican primary scheduled on June 2, 2026.[source]
Luna is also running for election to the New Mexico House of Representatives to represent District 53. He declared candidacy for the Republican primary scheduled on June 2, 2026.[source]
Elections
2026
See also: United States Senate election in New Mexico, 2026
General election
The primary will occur on June 2, 2026. The general election will occur on November 3, 2026. Additional general election candidates will be added here following the primary.
General election for U.S. Senate New Mexico
Toby Smith is running in the general election for U.S. Senate New Mexico on November 3, 2026.
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| Toby Smith (Jewish/Christian National Party) | ||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for U.S. Senate New Mexico
Incumbent Ben Ray Luján is running in the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate New Mexico on June 2, 2026.
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 | Ben Ray Luján | |
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for U.S. Senate New Mexico
Benjamin Luna is running in the Republican primary for U.S. Senate New Mexico on June 2, 2026.
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 | Benjamin Luna | |
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New Mexico House of Representatives District 53
See also: New Mexico House of Representatives elections, 2026
General election
The primary will occur on June 2, 2026. The general election will occur on November 3, 2026. General election candidates will be added here following the primary.
Republican primary election
Republican primary for New Mexico House of Representatives District 53
Benjamin Luna is running in the Republican primary for New Mexico House of Representatives District 53 on June 2, 2026.
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| Benjamin Luna | |
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2024
See also: United States Senate election in New Mexico, 2024
General election
General election for U.S. Senate New Mexico
Incumbent Martin Heinrich defeated Nella Domenici in the general election for U.S. Senate New Mexico on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Martin Heinrich (D) | 55.1 | 497,333 |
 | Nella Domenici (R) | 44.9 | 405,978 | |
| Total votes: 903,311 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Jerry Rose (Independent)
- Cameron Chick (Independent)
Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for U.S. Senate New Mexico
Incumbent Martin Heinrich advanced from the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate New Mexico on June 4, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Martin Heinrich | 100.0 | 122,961 |
| Total votes: 122,961 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
Republican primary election
Republican primary for U.S. Senate New Mexico
Nella Domenici advanced from the Republican primary for U.S. Senate New Mexico on June 4, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Nella Domenici | 100.0 | 79,809 |
| Total votes: 79,809 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Manuel Gonzales III (R)
- Robert Kwasny (R)
- Benjamin Luna (R)
- Reece Wright-McDonald (R)
- John Roberts (R)
Endorsements
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Campaign themes
2026
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2024
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See also
2026 Elections
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