Ben Ray Lujan announces run for US Senate

Udall announced last week that he would not be seeking re-election in 2020.

"I've been humbled by all of the outreach encouraging me to run," Lujan said in his video statement.

The Democrat has represented New Mexico's 3rd Congressional District 3 since 2009 and says he'll be kicking off his campaign soon.

"In the coming weeks, I'll formally kick-off this campaign by visiting communities throughout our beautiful state to hear directly from you," Lujan said. "But until then, I need you on my team because when we work together, we win together!"

I'm humbled to announce my candidacy to be New Mexico's next Democratic Senator. I hope I can count on your support as we take this journey together. https://t.co/QlM4S90ele pic.twitter.com/yvrDGYQhVq

— Ben Ray Luján (@benraylujan) April 1, 2019