2026 United States Senate election in New Mexico

Nov 3, 2026

IncumbentBen Ray Luján Democrat

General election

November 3, 2026

Ben Ray Luján Democrat Incumbent
incumbent U.S. senator (2021–present)
Republican Nominee TBD

Independents:

Primaries

Democratic primary

June 2, 2026Results 216,649 votes

✓Ben Ray Luján Incumbent84.2% 182,360
incumbent U.S. senator (2021–present)
Matt Dodson15.8% 34,289
USAF veteran

Republican primary

June 2, 2026Results 31,220 votes

✓Larry MarkerUnopposed
former oil and gas operator (write-in)

Other

Bob Perls
(Forward), former state representative from the 44th district (1993–1996)
Cameron Chick Independent
(Independent)
Mira O'Connell Independent
(Independent), law enforcement veteran
Rhett Trappman Libertarian
(Libertarian)
Toby Smith
(Jewish/Christian National Party) (used fake address on forms)

About 2026 United States Senate election in New Mexico

2026 United States Senate election in New Mexico — 12 candidates tracked, election day November 3, 2026, with primary and general stages, results, and related…

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