Las Cruces, NM – As voters across the 2nd Congressional District turned out for today’s primary, NM-02 incumbent Congressman and democratic nominee Gabe Vasquez released the following statement:
“Thank you to all the voters across this district that put their faith in me and chose me to represent them in Congress. There is no doubt this will be another competitive general election, but I know that New Mexicans are ready to fight for what is important. Together, we will fight to hold this Administration accountable for the skyrocketing cost of living; combat the devastating cuts to Medicaid that so many in our community depend on; and work to protect our public lands. While MAGA extremists think they can buy their way into this seat, I know this is only won with hard work and real results. That’s why I’ve invested over $3 million to law enforcement and public safety, why I’m cracking down on out-of-state landlords that are raising the cost of housing, and putting forward a real plan for immigration reform, not just playing politics like most in Washington, DC. Over the next 154 days, I will work tirelessly to earn your vote for a third term.”
Congressman Gabe Vasquez has earned the endorsement of the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Council 18; American Federation of Teachers (AFT) New Mexico; International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local Union 611; and Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation Workers (SMART) Local 49; Young Democrats of New Mexico; Stop Gun Violence PAC; Brady PAC; Giffords PAC; Moms Demand Action; New Mexico State University Young Democrats; and multiple community partners.
Congressman Gabe Vasquez is the only Democrat to have won New Mexico’s 2nd Congressional District twice consecutively. In 2022, he beat incumbent Yvette Herrell by the tightest margin in the country (0.7%). Last cycle, Congressman Vasquez again defeated Yvette Herrell, this time by 4% — the same year that Donald Trump won the district by 2% — making him one of just 14 Democrats to win a district that Trump won in 2024. Congressman Vasquez has continued to win over Democrat, Republican and Independent voters because he is willing to work with anyone to deliver results for New Mexicans on the issues they care most about: lowering the cost of living, expanding access to health care, protecting our public lands, and fixing our broken immigration system. In November, he will set another historic record by winning New Mexico’s 2nd Congressional District for a third consecutive cycle.
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