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The U.S. Senate race
Ben R Jr. L is one of 10 candidates in New Mexico’s contested U.S. Senate general election. The election is scheduled for Nov. 3, 2026.
The field includes four Republicans, two Democrats, three independents and one candidate with the JCN designation. Democratic incumbent Ben Ray Lujan is also seeking the office. The race record does not identify a current office for any of the other candidates.
The candidates
Ben Ray Lujan is the Democratic candidate and incumbent. No biography is listed for the candidate. The race record lists no amounts for funds raised, funds spent or cash on hand, and no documented policy positions.
Larry E Marker is a Republican candidate. No biography is listed for the candidate. The race record lists no amounts for funds raised, funds spent or cash on hand, and no documented policy positions.
Melissa Mira Oconnell is an independent candidate. No biography is listed for the candidate. The race record lists no amounts for funds raised, funds spent or cash on hand, and no documented policy positions.
Toby Mr. Smith is a candidate with the JCN designation. No biography is listed for the candidate. The race record lists no amounts for funds raised, funds spent or cash on hand, and no documented policy positions.
Gavin Solomon is a Republican candidate. No biography is listed for the candidate. The race record lists no amounts for funds raised, funds spent or cash on hand, and no documented policy positions.
Joseph John Carraro is an independent candidate. No biography is listed for the candidate. The race record lists no amounts for funds raised, funds spent or cash on hand, and no documented policy positions.
Matt Channon is a Republican candidate. No biography is listed for the candidate. The race record lists no amounts for funds raised, funds spent or cash on hand, and no documented policy positions.
Cameron Alton Mr. Sr. Chick is an independent candidate. No biography is listed for the candidate. The race record lists no amounts for funds raised, funds spent or cash on hand, and no documented policy positions.
Matt Dodson is a Democratic candidate. No biography is listed for the candidate. The race record lists no amounts for funds raised, funds spent or cash on hand, and no documented policy positions.
Ben R Jr. L is a Republican candidate. No biography is listed for the candidate. The race record lists no amounts for funds raised, funds spent or cash on hand, and no documented policy positions.
Ben R Jr. L’s record
The race record identifies Ben R Jr. L by name and Republican affiliation. It does not list a biography or indicate that the candidate is an incumbent.
There are also no listed figures for how much the campaign has raised or spent, or how much cash it has on hand. No policy position is documented for Ben R Jr. L, so the record does not establish where the candidate stands on specific issues.
What voters will decide
The Nov. 3, 2026, contest is a general election for New Mexico’s U.S. Senate seat. It is listed as contested, with all 10 candidates part of the field.
Candidate records can change during an election cycle as campaign details, financial amounts or policy statements are added. Those updates would give voters more information about the candidates’ backgrounds, campaign activity and positions before the general election.
