Latinos gain a Senate seat with Ben Ray Lujan’s win in New Mexico

Democratic Rep. Ben Ray Lujan won the U.S. Senate race in New Mexico, bringing the total of Latino senators to five.

"Thank you, New Mexico! Tonight, our campaign showed that people power can elect the son of an ironworker and a public school employee to the Senate," Lujan tweeted early Wednesday. "I'm grateful for every vote we earned - and no matter who you voted for, it will be my honor to work for you in the Senate."

Lujan, who gave up his seat in the House to run for the Senate, led in the polls for much ...