Greg Cunningham

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 veteran, police officer and small business owner who is not a career politician and will put people ahead of politics.[1],[5]
• Says public safety is his area of expertise and the most important issue in the district.[3]
• Says New Mexico's politicians have let residents down and that conservative solutions can get the state back on track.[2]

Background

• Republican nominee, U.S. House, New Mexico District 2 (won the June 2, 2026 primary) · 2026[4],[7]
• Business owner[1]
• Detective, including undercover work and service as a DEA task force officer, Albuquerque Police Department[1],[2],[3]
• Marine (Recon), combat veteran, U.S. Marine Corps[1],[3]
• Two-time Republican candidate for the New Mexico House of Representatives; lost both races to Rep. Joy Garratt (D-Albuquerque)[2]

Where they stand

• Public Safety
  Says he would prioritize an updated version of the 1990s federal crime bill, including changes to sentencing guidelines and action on sanctuary cities and cartels.[3]
• Immigration
  Calls current border enforcement a first step and says people who enter illegally and commit crimes must be identified and dealt with under the law; opposes the state Legislature's effort to bar public entities from contracting with ICE for immigrant detention.[3]
• Taxes
  Supports the 2025 federal tax changes for tips, overtime and Social Security income, which he says benefit working New Mexicans.[3]
• Economy & Jobs
  Says he would ease burdens on small businesses, help create good-paying jobs and hold the education system accountable.[2]
• Energy & Environment
  Says communities have the right to ask questions about data centers given limited water and power, but that it is not the government's job to decide whether a community accepts one.[3]

Voting record

Greg Cunningham has not held an office with a recorded voting record. See Background and Where they stand.

In their words