NEW MEXICO (SENATE) · SENATE · 119TH CONGRESS

Ben Ray Luján

  • Democratic
  • 9 terms
  • Born 1972

Ben Ray Luján is a Democratic Senator representing New Mexico (Senate) in the United States Senate. Currently serving 9 terms. Ben Ray Luján has a 47.6% community approval rating based on 21 votes on USApprate.

Community approval

48% approve

  • Total votes: 21
  • 90-day change: −2.4
  • Last 7 days: 2
  • Senate rank: 54/100

10 support · 11 oppose

21 votes from unique devices, one per person · 2 cast in the last 7 days. Community pulse, not a scientific poll. Read the method →

Legislative record

Ben Ray Luján has served in Congress since 2009: in the House of Representatives from 2009 to 2021, and in the Senate since 2021. Congress.gov lists 575 bills and resolutions sponsored and 3,336 cosponsored by Ben Ray Luján. Leadership roles on record: Assistant Democratic Leader (116th Congress).

Sponsored
575
Cosponsored
3,336

Terms in Congress

  • House · NM-3 — 2009–2021
  • Senate · NM — 2021–now

Recently sponsored bills

Source: Congress.gov (Library of Congress), updated Oct 31, 2026. Counts cover all Congresses on record.

Understanding Ben Ray Luján's Approval Rating

On USApprate, Senator Ben Ray Luján currently holds a community approval rating of 47.6% for 2026, drawn from 21 visitor votes (10 support, 11 oppose). This grassroots score reflects how site visitors feel about Ben Ray Luján right now, and it is recalculated the moment a new vote is cast.

How this rating is calculated

Every approval rating on USApprate is community-driven. Visitors vote "Support" or "Oppose," and we turn those votes into a single percentage using a simple, transparent formula:

Approval Rate = (Support Votes ÷ Total Votes) × 100%

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How to read this rating

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Frequently asked questions

How is Ben Ray Luján's approval rating calculated on USApprate?

Ben Ray Luján's approval rating is the share of USApprate visitors who voted "Support" rather than "Oppose", expressed as a percentage of all votes cast. As of 2026, Ben Ray Luján holds a 47.6% community approval rating based on 21 votes. The figure updates in real time and is limited to one vote per visitor to prevent ballot stuffing.

Is this an official or scientific approval rating for Ben Ray Luján?

No. USApprate ratings are community-driven and are not scientific polls. For statistically representative data, consult organizations such as Gallup, Pew Research Center, or FiveThirtyEight. Our ratings offer a complementary, grassroots view of public sentiment toward elected officials.

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