Ben Luján
Not to be confused with his son Ben Ray Luján
| Ben Luján | |
|---|---|
| 21st Speaker of the New Mexico House of Representatives | |
|
In office 2002–2012 | |
| Succeeded by | W. Ken Martinez |
| Member of the New Mexico House of Representatives from the 46th district | |
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In office 1975–2012 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
July 12, 1935 Nambé Pueblo, New Mexico |
| Died |
December 18, 2012 (aged 77) Santa Fe, New Mexico |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Religion | Roman Catholicism |
Ben Luján, Sr. (July 12, 1935 – December 18, 2012) was an American politician.[1][2] A Democrat, he was the Speaker of the New Mexico House of Representatives. He served in the House beginning in 1975, and as Speaker beginning in 2001.[3] His legislative district, the 46th, was composed mostly of Santa Fe.[4]
Before his entry into politics, he was an iron worker and a Los Alamos National Laboratory contractor. Ben Luján's son, Ben Ray Luján, is a member of Congress from New Mexico's 3rd Congressional District.[5]
He died of cancer in 2012, aged 77.[6]
References
- ↑ http://www.krqe.com/dpp/news/politics/flags-at-half-staff-in-honor-of-ben-lujan
- ↑ http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/santafenewmexican/obituary.aspx?pid=161881792#fbLoggedOut
- ↑ Nash, Kate (2006-12-19). "Dems keep Lujan as head of House". The Albuquerque Tribune.
- ↑ "State House Speaker Ben Luján succumbs to lung cancer". The Santa Fe New Mexican. Retrieved 2012-12-19.
- ↑ "Congressional hopefuls file in crowded races". The Santa Fe New Mexican. Retrieved 2012-12-19.
- ↑
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