Ben Luján
Ben Luján, Sr. (July 12, 1935 – December 18, 2012) was an American politician from New Mexico. A Democrat, he was the Speaker of the New Mexico House of Representatives. He served in the State House from 1975 through 2012. He was elected as Speaker beginning in 2001, serving until his death in office. His legislative district, the 46th, was composed mostly of Santa Fe. He is the father of U.S. Senator Ben Ray Luján.
Ben Luján | |
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| 21st Speaker of the New Mexico House of Representatives | |
| In office 2001–2012 | |
| Preceded by | Raymond G. Sanchez |
| Succeeded by | W. Ken Martinez |
| Member of the New Mexico House of Representatives from the 46th district | |
| In office 1975–2012 | |
| Succeeded by | Carl Trujillo |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 12, 1935 Nambé Pueblo, New Mexico, U.S. |
| Died | December 18, 2012 (aged 77) Santa Fe, New Mexico, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Carmen Ray |
| Relatives | 4 (including Ben) |
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