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Ben Ray Luján
@benraylujan
Proud son of an ironworker & a public school employee. Fourth generation on my family farm in Nambé. Senator from New Mexico. Running for reelection in 2026.
New Mexico, USA
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    Ben Ray Luján
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    Jun 3
    Thank you, New Mexico! I'm honored by your trust and ready to keep earning it. Between now and November, we'll keep fighting to elect Democrats up and down the ballot and in Congress, I'll keep fighting to lower costs, protect health care, and stand up for New Mexico families.
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    Ben Ray Luján
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    Apr 1, 2019
    I'm humbled to announce my candidacy to be New Mexico's next Democratic Senator. I hope I can count on your support as we take this journey together. bit.ly/2WxMPrC
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    Ben Ray Luján
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    Dec 10, 2019
    Last weekend, hundreds of thousands of protesters poured into the streets of Hong Kong to demand their democratic freedoms. The right to elect your government in free, fair elections is a basic human right. America stands with Hong Kong. #HumanRightsDay.
    The democracy march on Sunday drew many people newly invigorated by recent successes in local elections.
    Hong Kong Protest, Largest in Weeks, Stretches Several Miles (Published 2019)
    From nytimes.com
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    Ben Ray Luján
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    Apr 4, 2019
    McConnell is once again changing the rules—this time to pack the courts with Trump's unqualified, extreme, and far-right judges who will halt our progress for generations. We can’t ignore this threat. We need to win the Senate. That's why I'm running. latimes.com/politics/la-na…
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    Ben Ray Luján
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    Aug 1, 2020
    While I respect my friend, our governor, Michelle Lujan Grisham, we’re not cousins. This may come as a surprise to you, but not all Hispanic people with the same last name are related.
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    Ben Ray Luján
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    Apr 2, 2019
    Donald Trump just committed to tearing apart the Affordable Care Act if Republicans win in 2020. I'll fight tooth and nail to protect it.
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    Apr 2, 2019
    Rep. Ben Ray Lujan on his message for his newly launched Senate campaign: "I really believe that as you look across New Mexico and across America, healthcare will be front and center." on.msnbc.com/2JZc1Gj
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    Ben Ray Luján
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    Oct 26, 2022
    Proud of @JohnFetterman for bringing so much grit and fight to the debate stage last night. I know that debates are one of the hardest moments of any campaign—let alone 5 months after a serious stroke. I’m glad voters saw the clear contrast in this crucial Senate race.
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    John Fetterman
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    Oct 26, 2022
    My message at the #PASenateDebate was loud + clear: I will fight for PA. Dr. Oz will only fight for himself.
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    Ben Ray Luján
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    Jan 24, 2019
    Senate Rs: Before you vote today, remember our Native American community, and all families forced to choose between paying the rent and paying medical bills because of the #TrumpShutdown. You have a chance to redeem yourselves with your vote today, Senators — I hope you take it.
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    Ben Ray Luján
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    Apr 3, 2019
    The American people have lost faith in you, @realDonaldTrump. They've seen your attempts to steal health care from the sick and elderly. And they've had enough.
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    Poll: Majority of voters don't trust Trump on health care
    From politico.com
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    Ben Ray Luján
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    Nov 4, 2020
    Thank you, New Mexico! Tonight, our campaign showed that people power can elect the son of an ironworker and a public school employee to the Senate. I'm grateful for every vote we earned — and no matter who you voted for, it will be my honor to work for you in the Senate.
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    AP Race Calls
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    Nov 4, 2020
    BREAKING: Democrat Ben Ray Lujan wins election to U.S. Senate from New Mexico. #APracecall at 10:25 p.m. MST. #Election2020 #NMelection apnews.com/Election2020
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    Ben Ray Luján
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    Aug 21, 2020
    I won't stand by and let President Trump dismantle #USPS on my watch. While Senate Republicans spend their August on vacation, I'm fighting tooth-and-nail to protect our postal service. RT if you're with me. #SaveUSPS
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    Pelosi Calls Lawmakers Back To Block Postal Service Changes
    Speaker Nancy Pelosi is calling the House back to vote on blocking the U.S. Postal Service from making operational changes that threaten the timely delivery of mail-in ballots in November's election.
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    Ben Ray Luján
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    Aug 26, 2020
    Fun Fact: The Hatch Act was written by New Mexico senator Carl Hatch, who held the seat I'm running for from 1933 – 1949.
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    Ben Ray Luján
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    Apr 17, 2019
    To my dear friend, my colleague, and one of #TIME100's most influential people (!!!) Speaker Pelosi, it's been my honor to serve with you in the House, and I can't thank you enough for your endorsement today.
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    Ben Ray Luján
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    Sep 17, 2019
    Tonight Trump said, “Who do you love more, the country or the Hispanics?" I don’t even know where to begin with that question. Hispanics are proud Americans. We are part of this country, just like you @realDonaldTrump. Do better.