Rep. Ben Ray Luján (D-NM) “announced today he is running for Senate in New Mexico, halting his rise through House leadership for a shot at a seat in the upper chamber,” Politico reports.

“The Democratic field could become crowded: Secretary of State Maggie Toulouse Oliver and first-term Rep. Deb Haaland are both considering running. But Luján’s experience and the vast political and donor network established during his time as DCCC chairman gives him a significant edge in the Democratic primary.”