Candidate profile · NM
Ben R Jr. L: 2026 U.S. Senate candidate profile
Elections and votingRepublican Ben R Jr. L is among 10 candidates in New Mexico’s contested 2026 U.S. Senate general election.
The Ballot New Mexico News DeskSep 2, 2026
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Candidate profile · NM
Candidate profile: Gavin Solomon for U.S. Senate
Elections and votingRepublican Gavin Solomon is one of 10 candidates listed in New Mexico’s contested 2026 U.S. Senate race.
The Ballot New Mexico Policy DeskAug 28, 2026
Candidate profile · NM
Candidate profile: Toby Mr. Smith for U.S. Senate
Elections and votingToby Mr. Smith, running under the JCN designation, is one of 10 candidates in New Mexico’s 2026 U.S. Senate general election.
The Ballot New Mexico News DeskAug 27, 2026
Candidate profile · NM
Candidate profile: Larry E Marker in New Mexico
Elections and votingRepublican Larry E Marker is among 10 candidates listed in New Mexico’s 2026 U.S. Senate contest.
The Ballot New Mexico Policy DeskAug 25, 2026