Candidate for U.S. Representative, New Mexico District 2
Gabe Vasquez
DemocraticIncumbent
Gabe Vasquez is a Democrat and former Las Cruces city councilor who has represented the 2nd District since 2023 and is seeking a third term. His campaign centers on lowering costs, health care access, border security paired with immigration changes, and public lands.
- Current or most recent role
- U.S. Representative, New Mexico District 2
- Hometown
- Las Cruces
- Campaign website
- gabeforcongress.com
Why they say you should vote for them
The candidate's own case to voters, summarized from their campaign and public statements.
- Presents himself as a bipartisan representative who puts New Mexico first and says he is willing to stand up to leaders of either party.[1]
- Says bringing down costs for families, including health care, child care, housing and fuel, is his top priority.[2],[4]
- Points to a bipartisan wildfire bill he says was signed into law and his work to stop proposed sales of public lands.[1],[2]
Background
- U.S. Representative, New Mexico District 2, U.S. House of Representatives · 2023–present[5],[6]
- Member, District 3, Las Cruces City Council · 2017–2021[5],[6]
- Deputy director for federal lands, Western Conservation Foundation · 2019–2021[5]
- Field representative, Office of U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich · 2013–2015[3],[5]
- Executive director, Las Cruces Hispanic Chamber of Commerce[3],[6]
Education
Where they stand
- Economy & JobsSupports repealing the 2017 Trump tax cuts while cutting taxes for working families, the PRO Act on union organizing, and his Keep Mobile Homes Affordable Act, which he says targets lot-fee increases at manufactured-home parks bought by outside investors; says he opposes the administration's tariffs.[2],[4]
- Health CareSupports reversing the health care cuts in the 2025 Republican tax law, a public option, Medicare drug price negotiation and insulin price caps.[2],[4]
- ImmigrationSupports border security spending, including at the Santa Teresa port of entry, and refocusing ICE on violent criminals; supports legal status for Dreamers and new legal pathways for workers in short-handed industries.[2],[4]
- AbortionSays he opposes any federal effort to ban abortion or birth control and supports abortion rights.[2]
- Energy & EnvironmentOpposes selling federal public lands; has called for a moratorium on a proposed Socorro data center and sponsored legislation requiring data center developers to pay for their own electricity.[2],[4]
Voting record
A selection of notable recorded votes. Not a complete record.
| Measure | Vote | Date |
|---|---|---|
| H.R. 1 – One Big Beautiful Bill Act (final passage) Budget reconciliation law extending 2017 individual tax cuts, adding new tax deductions, changing Medicaid and SNAP rules and funding, and increasing border and defense spending; passed 218–214. (U.S. House) | No[8] | Jul 3, 2025 |
| H.R. 5371 – Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026 (Senate amendment) Ended the fall 2025 government shutdown with stopgap funding for most agencies through Jan. 30, 2026 and full-year funding for several appropriations bills; passed 222–209. (U.S. House) | No[9] | Nov 12, 2025 |
| S. 1071 – National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 Annual defense policy and programs authorization for fiscal year 2026; passed 312–112. (U.S. House) | Yes[10] | Dec 10, 2025 |
| S. 5 – Laken Riley Act Requires federal immigration detention of noncitizens who are in the country unlawfully and are charged with, arrested for or convicted of theft-related and certain other crimes; passed 263–156. (U.S. House) | No[11] | Jan 22, 2025 |
In their words
“My loyalty is to the people of the 2nd District of New Mexico”
“We must actively provide solutions to help lower the cost for everyday New Mexicans.”
Sources
- Gabe Vasquez for Congress, Gabe Vasquez campaign
- Issues, Gabe Vasquez campaign
- Meet Gabe Vasquez, Gabe Vasquez campaign
- New Mexico Election 2026: US House of Representatives, District 2, Source NM, September 29, 2026
- Gabe Vasquez, Wikipedia
- About Gabe, Office of U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez
- 2026 General Election Candidate List, New Mexico Secretary of State
- Roll Call 190 – H.R. 1, On Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendment, Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives, July 3, 2025
- Roll Call 285 – H.R. 5371, On Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendment, Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives, November 12, 2025
- Roll Call 320 – S. 1071, On Passage, Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives, December 10, 2025
- Roll Call 23 – S. 5, On Passage, Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives, January 22, 2025
Photo: Official portrait, U.S. House of Representatives (Public domain (U.S. government work)).
Last reviewed October 10, 2026. Spot an error or something missing? Report a correction.
Also running for U.S. Representative, New Mexico District 2
- Greg Cunningham (Republican)