Manuel Lujan Jr.

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Manuel Lujan Jr.

U.S.A.

Party Republican
Latest Campaign U.S.A. House of Reps
Date of Birth May 12, 1928
Date of Death April 25, 2019 (Age: 90)
Overall Community Sentiment: Neutral

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Personal Background

Manuel Lujan Jr. holds a foundational background in both the private and public sectors, marked by a strong educational foundation and extensive experience in legislative and executive roles. He graduated from St. Michael's College and worked for the family insurance company, Manuel Lujan Agencies. Lujan Jr. transitioned into politics, serving multiple terms in Congress where he focused on issues such as Indian affairs, nuclear power, and federal land management. His leadership roles included significant shifts in committee focus, notably to the House Science, Space and Technology Committee. Lujan Jr. later served as Secretary of the Interior, where he faced scrutiny from environmental groups. Post-government, he engaged in lobbying, public speaking, and founded the Hispanic Alliance for Progress Institute.

Political Ideas

Manuel Lujan Jr. presents a complex ideological blend, advocating for nuclear power and federal land access while navigating environmental critiques as Secretary of the Interior. His legislative focus on Indian affairs and regional economic interests suggests a highly localized approach, balancing national policy with community-specific needs. Lujan's career reveals a strategic alignment with conservative economic principles while maintaining a nuanced stance on environmental issues.

Campaigns
1986: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

New Mexico House of Representatives 1st District

70.90% of vote

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1984: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

New Mexico House of Representatives 1st District

64.90% of vote

Win
1982: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

New Mexico House of Representatives 1st District

52.40% of vote

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1980: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

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New Mexico's 1st congressional district election, 1980

125,910 votes (51.01%)

Win
1978: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

New Mexico House of Representatives 1st District

62.50% of vote

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1976: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

New Mexico House of Representatives 1st District

72.10% of vote

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1974: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

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New Mexico's 1st congressional district election, 1974

106,268 votes (58.61%)

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1972: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

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New Mexico's 1st congressional district election, 1972

118,403 votes (55.68%)

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1970: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

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New Mexico's 1st congressional district election, 1970

91,187 votes (58.53%)

Win
1968: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

New Mexico's 1st congressional district election, 1968

88,517 votes (52.85%)

Win