SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — Democratic U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján has won the U.S. Senate race in New Mexico to succeed retiring Sen. Tom Udall. The six-term congressman from northern New Mexico defeated Republican former television meteorologist Mark Ronchetti and Libertarian scientist Bob Walsh. Luján rose to the No. 4 position in Democratic House leadership and ran uncontested in the primary before being endorsed by Udall in the general election. Luján’s election marks a resurgence of Latino political leadership in a state with the largest share of Hispanic residents. His campaign emphasized support for Affordable Care Act consumer health protections and highlighted President Donald Trump’s handling of the coronavirus pandemic.
Democrats keep New Mexico Senate seat with Luján victory
