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Common Ground Scorecard for Ben Ray Lujan

U.S. Senate

Ben Ray Lujan (NM - D)

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Moving to the other side of the Capitol after a dozen years in the House, Ben Ray Luján advocates for a raft of progressive legislation that passed the House but stalled in the Senate during the 116th Congress. Luján worked for the state’s Department of Cultural Affairs and then as a deputy state treasurer until his election to the New Mexico Public Regulation Commission in 2004. Luján championed renewable energy production and also signed the Joint Action Framework on Climate Change, under which New Mexico, California, Oregon, and Washington agreed to create regional solutions to issues related to global warming.

(Bloomberg Government biography of Ben Ray Lujan)

Learn what Ben Ray Lujan says about finding common ground

Up for Reelection in 2026

Top Organizations and Groups

  • Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation
  • Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions
  • Senate Committee on Indian Affairs
  • Senate Committee on Budget
  • Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry

Common Ground Score is

41
Somewhat Above Average

Based on a scale of 0-100, below is a breakdown of the Common Ground Score:

Official PerformanceMAX 30
11
Personal ActionsMAX 30
10
CommunicationsMAX 20
20
CommitmentsMAX 20
0
BONUS: Outstanding Common GrounderMAX 10
0
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Common Ground Score History for Ben Ray Lujan

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Official Performance Commentary

Official Performance score increased 5 points based on 2023 performance. Top 50% for Official Performance.

Personal Actions Commentary

Had a public panel discussion on emerging tech policy that included Republican Senator Cynthia Lummis.

Communications Commentary

"That’s why it’s so important for a bipartisan group of members to come together and find common ground, so we can make a difference on this issue.”

Commitments Commentary

The politician has not affirmed the commitments.

Outstanding Commmon Grounder Commentary

There is no information available to support this score.

What are the score ranges?

  • Champion
  • Well Above Average
  • Somewhat Above Average
  • Average
  • Somewhat Below Average
  • Well Below Average

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For candidates without congressional or gubernatorial service, Official Performance points are a predictive estimate using statistical modeling.

Personal Actions points can be provisionally awarded for a commitment to take the action(s) within the first six months of office, if elected.

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