Ben Ray Luján, 2026 New Mexico Senate Democratic candidate
Ben Ray Luján
DEMOCRATIC
US Senate (D-NM)
2021 – Present

2026 New Mexico Senate Polls

Larry Marker, 2026 New Mexico Senate Republican candidate
Larry Marker
REPUBLICAN
Oil and Gas Operator

2026 New Mexico Senate Polling Average:

Aggregate of all polls released for New Mexico's Senate election between Democrat Ben Ray Luján and Republican Larry Marker. This page will update the moment new polls are released, including the polling average, projected margin, and survey details.

Year
2026
Race
Senate
State
New Mexico
Democratic candidate
Ben Ray Luján
Republican candidate
Larry Marker
Incumbent / open seat
Ben Ray Luján
Polling average
54.3% D / 37.2% R
Polling average margin
D +17.2
Last updated
12:00 AM on November 2, 2026
Polls included
4
Latest poll
Research Co. — November 2, 2026

New Mexico Senate Polling Trend

2026 New Mexico Senate Polling Average

Ben Ray Luján leads Larry Marker by 17.1% in the Pollsmax polling average for the 2026 New Mexico Senate election, 54.3% to 37.2%. The average currently aggregates results from 4 polls. According to the latest New Mexico Senate poll, conducted by Research Co. on November 2, Luján leads Marker 56% to 37%.

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Republican

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Weighted polling average

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Polls Included

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Latest New Mexico Senate Polls

Pollster
Date
Sample
Ben Ray Luján*
Larry Marker
Margin
Polling Average
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54.3%
37.2%
D +17.2
Research Co.
November 2, 2026
450 LV
56%
37%
D +19.0
Research & Polling Inc.
October 9, 2026
1,125 LV
53%
37%
D +16.0
SurveyUSA (D)
September 30, 2026
567 LV
54%
36%
D +18.0
Research & Polling Inc.
August 28, 2026
516 LV
53%
38%
D +15.0

About the Pollsmax Polling Average

Pollsmax creates a time-weighted and partisanship-adjusted polling average from an aggregate of all polls conducted for the general election. See the polling methodology to learn more about how polls are standardized and weighted.