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New Mexico Senate polls
Luján (D) vs. Marker (R)
Ben Ray Luján leads the 2026 New Mexico Senate race by 17.8 points in PolitiKool's polling average, as of Oct. 11, 2026.
- Luján 53.9%, Marker 36.1%.
- 2 polls from 2 pollsters, weighted by recency, sample size, pollster record and partisan sponsorship.
- The margin has moved 2.8 points toward Ben Ray Luján over the past month.
- Rated Safe D, combining the average with the Cook Political Report, Sabato's Crystal Ball and Inside Elections.
- The seat is held by Ben Ray Luján (D).
New Mexico Senate polling average
Ben Ray Luján53.9%
Larry Marker36.1%
MarginLuján +17.8
Average as of Oct. 11, 2026 · — Ben Ray Luján · — Larry Marker
Latest New Mexico Senate polls
| Dates | Pollster | Sample | Luján | Marker | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sept. 25–30 | SurveyUSA / KOB-TV (Albuquerque) | 576 LV | 54% | 36% | Luján +18 |
| Aug. 21–28 | Research & Polling Inc. / Albuquerque Journal | 516 LV | 53% | 38% | Luján +15 |