Summary
The 2nd district encapsulates southern and western New Mexico, including the cities of Las Cruces, Carlsbad, and Alamogordo, as well as the southwestern suburbs of Albuquerque.
The incumbent is Republican Yvette Herrell, who was elected with 53.7% of the vote in 2020. Her democrat opponent is Gabe Vasquez.
Source: Wikipedia
OnAir Post: 2022 NM 02 – US House Race
Yvette Herrell
Current Position: US Representative for NM-02 since 2021
Affiliation: Republican
Candidate: 2022 US Representative for District 2
Former Position(s): State Delegate from 2011 – 2019
Quotes:
The Biden administration must admit that our border crisis is also a public health crisis. I urge my colleagues in the House and Senate to pass the SHIELD/PAUSE Act, which would preserve America’s ability to stop Covid at our borders.
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Gabe Vasquez
Current Position: Las Cruces City Council for District 2 since 2017
Affiliation: Democrat
Candidate: 2022 US Senator for District 2
Gabe is a first-generation American who grew up in the borderlands and saw his mother work hard every day to support his family. She showed him the value of hard work and the struggle that it takes to achieve the American Dream. As the first in his family to be born in the United States, he’s made the most of his opportunity and has worked hard to make a positive difference in his community and in the lives of others.
Gabe is running for Congress to be a champion for working families and to build an economy that benefits everyone. Gabe will do this by creating high-quality, good-paying jobs, helping New Mexico families deal with the rising cost of living, ensuring all New Mexicans have access to affordable and high-quality health care, combating climate change, and conserving public lands and natural resources to capitalize on the district’s growing outdoor recreation economy. Gabe believes that the work doesn’t stop until all New Mexicans have meaningful opportunities to raise happy, healthy families and pass on their traditions to future generations. Gabe is committed to fighting for you in Congress.
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