2026 Elections · New Mexico

New Mexico's 2nd Congressional District Candidates 2026

See every declared 2026 U.S. House candidate running in this New Mexico congressional district, with FEC campaign finance and where they stand on the issues.

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Who is running in New Mexico's 2nd Congressional District in 2026?

Gabriel Vasquez (Democratic) and Greg Cunningham (Republican).

Where they stand

Sources under every entry. Sentences are AI-written from the linked source.

Where they differ: Gabriel Vasquez supports raising wages, workers' rights, repealing Trump tax cuts for the rich, and cutting taxes on working families to build a thriving economy, and he also supports increasing police funding and bipartisan efforts to crack down on cartels and violent criminals 15. Greg Cunningham supports targeted tariffs as a tool for fair trade deals to protect New Mexico jobs and farm products, and he emphasizes funding law enforcement and enforcing laws to address crime driving families away from the state 48.
AI-written comparison of the sourced entries below. Generated Oct 19, 2026.

Where the candidates stand, by issue
IssueGabriel VasquezDemocraticGreg CunninghamRepublican
Economy & Jobs

Vasquez supports raising wages, workers' right to organize, repealing Trump tax cuts for the rich, and cutting taxes on working families to build a thriving economy.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 19, 2026AI-written

Vasquez supports building an economy that benefits everyone by creating jobs, improving infrastructure, and lifting families out of poverty.

Own words (office website)Source ↗Verified Oct 19, 2026AI-written

Vasquez votes yea on acts supporting technology use, capital access, TRIA reauthorization, child-related acts, and financial exploitation prevention, but nay on privacy in purchases.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

Cunningham supports targeted tariffs as a tool for fair trade deals, not as a permanent tax, saying they can protect New Mexico jobs and farm products.

ReportedSource ↗Verified Oct 8, 2026AI-written

Where they differ on Economy & Jobs: Gabriel Vasquez supports raising wages, workers' right to organize, repealing Trump tax cuts for the rich, and cutting taxes on working families to build a thriving economy 1. He also supports creating jobs, improving infrastructure, and lifting families out of poverty to build an economy that benefits everyone 2. Vasquez voted yea on acts supporting technology use, capital access, TRIA reauthorization, child-related acts, and financial exploitation prevention, but voted nay on privacy in purchases 3. Greg Cunningham supports targeted tariffs as a tool for fair trade deals to protect New Mexico jobs and farm products, but not as a permanent tax 4.
Healthcare

Vasquez supports expanding access to affordable healthcare, reversing harmful healthcare cuts, a public option, Medicare negotiation for drug prices, capping insulin costs, and protecting patients from medical debt.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 19, 2026AI-written

Vasquez votes yea on rural care and patient support acts, but nay on Medicaid harm and lowering health care premiums acts.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

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Immigration

Vasquez supports commonsense border security, deporting violent criminals, reforming ICE to focus on violent criminals, protecting DREAMERS, and providing a permanent path to legal status.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 19, 2026AI-written

Vasquez leads bipartisan efforts to secure the border, combat cartels, reform immigration, and expand legal pathways in a humane and cost-effective way.

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Vasquez votes nay on Secure America Act, DHS support resolution, and BOWOW Act, but yea on deporting fraudsters, national emergency, and stopping illegal entry acts.

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Public Safety & Crime

Vasquez supports increasing police funding, bipartisan efforts to crack down on cartels, harsher penalties for violent criminals, preventing cartel recruitment of youth, and removing illegal guns from streets.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 19, 2026AI-written

Vasquez prioritizes public safety by supporting law enforcement funding, introducing bills to combat drug trafficking and crime, and enhancing first responder resources.

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Vasquez votes yea on acts enhancing guard, prison staff safety, veterans 2nd amendment, cashless bail reporting, and keeping violent offenders off streets, but nay on protecting privacy in purchases.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

Cunningham, a former police detective, says New Mexico must fund law enforcement and enforce laws to address crime driving families away from the state.

ReportedSource ↗Verified Oct 8, 2026AI-written

Abortion

Vasquez opposes any attempts to ban abortion, birth control, or restrict women's right to choose and is committed to defending reproductive healthcare rights.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 19, 2026AI-written

Vasquez is a pro-choice advocate who supports codifying Roe v. Wade and protecting reproductive healthcare access.

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Taxes & Government Spending

Vasquez supports repealing Trump tax cuts for the rich and cutting taxes on working families to make life more affordable.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 19, 2026AI-written

Vasquez opposes tax laws that cut healthcare and social programs to give tax breaks to billionaires and corporations.

Own words (office website)Source ↗Verified Oct 19, 2026AI-written

Vasquez votes yea on tax relief for fraud victims, AGOA Extension, and Continuing Appropriations 2027, but nay on budget resolution, national security appropriations, and agriculture appropriations.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

Cunningham says New Mexico should diversify away from federal funding toward energy, agriculture, technology and small business, with less red tape and lower taxes.

ReportedSource ↗Verified Oct 8, 2026AI-written

Where they differ on Taxes & Government Spending: Gabriel Vasquez supports repealing Trump tax cuts for the rich and cutting taxes on working families to make life more affordable 1. He opposes tax laws that cut healthcare and social programs to give tax breaks to billionaires and corporations 2. Vasquez voted yea on tax relief for fraud victims, AGOA Extension, and Continuing Appropriations 2027, but nay on budget resolution, national security appropriations, and agriculture appropriations 3. Greg Cunningham says New Mexico should diversify away from federal funding toward energy, agriculture, technology, and small business, with less red tape and lower taxes 4.
Energy & Environment

Vasquez supports protecting New Mexico’s public lands, reducing wildfire risk, and conserving natural resources for future generations.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 19, 2026AI-written

Vasquez votes nay on EPA rule disapproval but yea on diesel emissions reduction, marine conservation, battlefield protection, consumer fuel choice, and HEATS acts.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

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Foreign Policy & Defense

Vasquez supports investing in New Mexico’s military bases and servicemen and women and has voted for bills to strengthen military support.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 19, 2026AI-written

Vasquez supports enhancing border security and combating cartels through bipartisan legislation and coordination with law enforcement.

Own words (office website)Source ↗Verified Oct 19, 2026AI-written

Vasquez votes yea on resolutions to remove US forces from Iran and Lebanon, and on naming a VA clinic, but nay on defense authorization, FISA amendments, and national defense appropriations.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

Cunningham supports a quick negotiated end to the Iran war that forces Iran to give up its nuclear program and stop threatening shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.

ReportedSource ↗Verified Oct 8, 2026AI-written

Where they differ on Foreign Policy & Defense: Gabriel Vasquez supports investing in New Mexico’s military bases and servicemen and women and has voted for bills to strengthen military support 1. He also supports enhancing border security and combating cartels through bipartisan legislation and coordination with law enforcement 2. Vasquez voted yea on resolutions to remove US forces from Iran and Lebanon, and on naming a VA clinic, but voted nay on defense authorization, FISA amendments, and national defense appropriations 3. Greg Cunningham supports a quick negotiated end to the Iran war that forces Iran to give up its nuclear program and stop threatening shipping through the Strait of Hormuz 4.

Common questions

When is the election?

The general election is on November 3, 2026.

How do the candidates differ on Economy & Jobs?

Gabriel Vasquez supports raising wages, workers' right to organize, repealing Trump tax cuts for the rich, and cutting taxes on working families to build a thriving economy. He also supports creating jobs, improving infrastructure, and lifting families out of poverty to build an economy that benefits everyone. Vasquez voted yea on acts supporting technology use, capital access, TRIA reauthorization, child-related acts, and financial exploitation prevention, but voted nay on privacy in purchases. Greg Cunningham supports targeted tariffs as a tool for fair trade deals to protect New Mexico jobs and farm products, but not as a permanent tax.

How do the candidates differ on Taxes & Government Spending?

Gabriel Vasquez supports repealing Trump tax cuts for the rich and cutting taxes on working families to make life more affordable. He opposes tax laws that cut healthcare and social programs to give tax breaks to billionaires and corporations. Vasquez voted yea on tax relief for fraud victims, AGOA Extension, and Continuing Appropriations 2027, but nay on budget resolution, national security appropriations, and agriculture appropriations. Greg Cunningham says New Mexico should diversify away from federal funding toward energy, agriculture, technology, and small business, with less red tape and lower taxes.

How do the candidates differ on Foreign Policy & Defense?

Gabriel Vasquez supports investing in New Mexico’s military bases and servicemen and women and has voted for bills to strengthen military support. He also supports enhancing border security and combating cartels through bipartisan legislation and coordination with law enforcement. Vasquez voted yea on resolutions to remove US forces from Iran and Lebanon, and on naming a VA clinic, but voted nay on defense authorization, FISA amendments, and national defense appropriations. Greg Cunningham supports a quick negotiated end to the Iran war that forces Iran to give up its nuclear program and stop threatening shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.