2026 New Mexico Senate race — Democratic primary

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Decided June 2, 2026 — Ben Ray Luján wonThis election is closed; the page is its record.

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ResultBen Ray Luján won (Democratic)

Final pollsBen Ray Luján +60✓ right

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Matt DodsonDemocraticLost the 2026 New Mexico Senate race — Democratic primary

Declared candidates

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Ben Ray Luján
Democratic · Incumbent
Stated positions (36) ▾
- Abortion: Supports safe and legal abortion without restrictions and opposes overturning Roe v. Wade. [1]
- Agriculture: Supports farmers, dairy producers, and ranchers as the backbone of New Mexico's economy. [1]
- Border enforcement & immigration law: Supports legislation to increase training, oversight, and accountability for ICE and CBP agents. [1]

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