New Mexico Congressional Delegation: 3 Representatives, 2 Senators
Last updated: 2026-11-09
House Delegation
3
U.S. Representatives
3 Democrats
Senate Delegation
2
U.S. Senators
2 Democrats
2026 Election Results in New Mexico
- Senate: Ben Ray Luján (Democrat) was re-elected to the U.S. Senate from New Mexico in 2026, as called by the Associated Press.
- Governor: Deb Haaland (Democrat) was elected governor, as called by the Associated Press, succeeding Michelle Lujan Grisham when the current term ends in 2027.
- House: New Mexico's 3 House members-elect are added once the district calls are complete. The current representatives listed below serve until January 3, 2027.
Delegation at a Glance
New Mexico sends 5 members to Congress: 3 representatives in the House (3 Democrats) and 2 Senators in the Senate (2 Democrats).
- With 3 U.S. Representatives, New Mexico has the 36th-largest House delegation among the 50 states (tied with 1 other state).
- Members of New Mexico's delegation have served an average of 9.4 years in Congress.
State Highlights
- Ben Luján is New Mexico's longest-serving current member of Congress — in office since 2009 (17 years total).
Senators serve 6-year terms and representatives serve 2-year terms — see term end dates and election timing for each seat below.
Learn more about congressional term lengths, the Senate class schedule, or the upcoming 2026 election cycle.
2026 Election Picture for New Mexico
New Mexico's 2026 primary was held on June 2, 2026. Ben Luján (Democratic) was up for re-election to the U.S. Senate in 2026 (see the 2026 results above). All 3 of New Mexico's U.S. House seats were on the ballot in 2026, since House terms are two years. The general election was held on November 3, 2026.
For context on the 2026 map: in the 2024 presidential election Harris carried New Mexico by 6.0 points — one of the closest results in the country, which is why it is treated as a battleground.
2026 is a midterm election year — it falls in the middle of the presidential term, so there is no presidential race on New Mexico's 2026 ballot. Every U.S. House seat nationwide is on the ballot every two years, and roughly a third of U.S. Senate seats — whichever class is next in rotation — are up in every congressional election, midterm or presidential.
Full New Mexico 2026 primary details · Election Day countdown · How midterm elections work
Voting in New Mexico
- Registration closes
- Likely closed (≈ Oct 6) · same-day registration available
- Early voting opens
- ≈ Oct 6
- Election Day
- Tuesday, November 3, 2026
Dates are approximate — states count the days differently and county schedules vary. Confirm yours at vote.gov. See all registration deadlines or early voting dates by state.
Governor of New Mexico
Michelle Lujan Grisham (Democrat) has been governor since January 2019. The current term ends in 2027. Deb Haaland (Democrat) won the November 3, 2026 election, as called by the Associated Press, and takes office when the current term ends.
Senate Class Breakdown
U.S. Senators serve staggered 6-year terms split into three classes, so a state's two Senate seats usually aren't on the ballot in the same year. New Mexico's two Senate seats are staggered across different classes.
The staggered system dates to the Constitution's framers, who wanted the Senate to change gradually rather than all at once — unlike the House, where every seat turns over every two years. Roughly one-third of the Senate's 100 seats (whichever class is next up) is on the ballot in any given election year, which is why only some states have a Senate race in any particular cycle.
- Ben Luján is Class 2 — next up for election in 2026.
- Martin Heinrich is Class 1 — next up for election in 2030.
Learn more about the Senate class schedule.
Senators
Which of New Mexico's 3 districts are you in?
Your representative depends on your address, not just your state. Look yours up by address or ZIP, or browse all 3 below.
Representatives
3 totalAll 3 seats below: terms end January 3, 2027 — 52 days remaining.
How to Contact New Mexico's Delegation
Every member of Congress can be reached through the U.S. Capitol switchboard at (202) 224-3121 — ask the operator to connect you to any senator or representative by name, and you will be transferred directly to their office. Each member listed above also has a direct Washington, D.C. office line on their individual page, which staff typically answer during business hours (9am–5pm Eastern).
Congressional staff log the position of every caller, so calling or writing is one of the most direct ways for a constituent to weigh in on legislation before New Mexico's delegation votes on it.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who are New Mexico's senators?
As of 2026-11-09, New Mexico's U.S. Senators are Ben Luján (Democratic) and Martin Heinrich (Democratic). Party breakdown: 2 Democrats. If you are studying for the citizenship test — "Who is one of your state's U.S. Senators now?" — either name is a correct answer for New Mexico.
Who won the 2026 Senate race in New Mexico?
Ben Ray Luján (Democrat) was re-elected to the U.S. Senate from New Mexico in 2026, as called by the Associated Press.
How many representatives does New Mexico have?
New Mexico has 3 representatives in the U.S. House as of 2026-11-09 — 3 congressional districts, one congressman or congresswoman each, the 36th-largest House delegation among the 50 states (tied with 1 other state). House seats are reapportioned among the states after each decennial census based on population.
When is New Mexico's 2026 primary?
New Mexico's 2026 primary was held on June 2, 2026. A U.S. Senate seat is on the ballot this cycle, and all 3 of New Mexico's U.S. House seats are also up for election in 2026, since House terms are two years.
Is New Mexico's congressional delegation Democratic or Republican?
As of 2026-11-09, New Mexico's entire congressional delegation — all 5 members — is Democratic, giving Democrats unified control of New Mexico's seats in Congress.
Who represents New Mexico in Congress?
New Mexico is represented in Congress by 3 U.S. Representatives in the House (3 Democrats) and 2 U.S. Senators in the Senate. See the full current roster below, including term end dates and contact information.
How many senators does New Mexico have?
Two. Every state has exactly two U.S. Senators regardless of population, so New Mexico has the same Senate representation as every other state: Ben Luján (Democratic) and Martin Heinrich (Democratic). House seats, by contrast, are apportioned by population — which is why New Mexico has 3 of them.
How many members of Congress does New Mexico have in total?
5 as of 2026-11-09 — 3 representatives in the House plus 2 senators. Congress has 535 voting members in all (435 representatives and 100 senators), so New Mexico holds 0.9% of the seats.
When are New Mexico's senators up for reelection?
Ben Luján's seat (Class 2) was on the ballot on November 3, 2026 and is next up in November 2032; Martin Heinrich's seat (Class 1) is next on the ballot in November 2030. Senators serve six-year terms in three staggered classes, so a state's two seats are never on the ballot in the same regular election.
Who is the governor of New Mexico?
Michelle Lujan Grisham (Democrat) has been governor of New Mexico since January 2019. The current term ends in 2027, and the governorship is next on the ballot in 2026. Deb Haaland (Democrat) won the November 2026 election, as called by the Associated Press, and takes office when the current term ends.
How do I find out who represents me in New Mexico?
Your U.S. Representative depends on which of New Mexico's 3 congressional districts you live in; both senators represent the whole state. Enter your ZIP code or street address in the lookup at congresscountdown.com/who-is-my-representative to get your district and all three of your members of Congress — this is also the answer to the citizenship-test question "Name your U.S. Representative".
How do I contact New Mexico's senators and representatives?
Every member card on this page lists the member's Washington office and phone number, and links to a profile with their official website. The Capitol switchboard, (202) 224-3121, connects to any Senate or House office by name. For what to say and which office to call — district office for casework, Washington office for legislation — see congresscountdown.com/info/contact-representative.