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Democrat
Incumbent
Incumbent
$19.5K
NOV 7, 2026
General Election
Voters choose the office holder.
Live Odds
Current prediction-market probability for the candidate, updated as market prices change.
Gabriel Vasquez is trading at 88% to win the NM-02 House winner? on prediction markets.
Candidate Overview
Key details about the candidate’s background, party, office sought and current campaign.
Current roleU.S. Representative
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyModerate Democrat
Age42 years old (Aug 3, 1984)
GenderMale
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LocationNew Mexico
BackgroundU.S. Representative
EducationMontwood High School (El Paso, Texas) — graduate
Notable personal detailsGabriel “Gabe” Vasquez is an American politician serving as the U.S. representative for New Mexico’s 2nd congressional district (in office since January 3, 2023). Born in El Paso, Texas, he previously served on the Las Cruces City Council (2017–2021) and worked as a newspaper editor and nonprofit executive, including as executive director of the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce in Las Cruces. He earned a B.A. from New Mexico State University in 2008.
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Political Positions
LiberalConservative
Economy & Taxes
Gabriel Vasquez supports a tax code that benefits working families and says corporations should pay their fair share. He has backed eliminating federal income taxes on tips, expanding the Child Tax Credit, and opposing tax cuts for billionaires and corporations that he says come at the expense of working people.
Healthcare
Gabriel Vasquez supports making health care more affordable and accessible, including protecting access to care through ACA premium tax credits and opposing efforts that would reduce coverage. He has also backed lowering prescription drug costs and addressing medical debt tied to health care expenses.
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Immigration & Border
Supports stronger border security paired with expanded legal pathways, asylum access, and a humane, orderly immigration system. Opposes mass deportation proposals and says immigration reform should also address workforce needs and pathways to residency for Dreamers and others.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
Gabriel Vasquez supports abortion access and reproductive rights. His public statements and official materials describe him as pro-choice, note support for emergency abortion care protections, and back continued access to mifepristone.
Climate & Energy
Gabriel Vasquez supports an all-of-the-above energy strategy that includes oil and gas as well as clean energy, along with permitting reform and lower energy costs. He also acknowledges climate change as a driver of drought, wildfire risk, and methane-emissions concerns, which suggests support for climate mitigation without a clear break from fossil fuel development.
Public Safety & Guns
Gabriel Vasquez supports common-sense gun safety laws while saying he also supports responsible gun ownership and the Second Amendment. He backs expanded background checks, an assault weapons ban, and safe-storage legislation such as Ethan’s Law.
Latest News
AINews Summary
Last updatedJul 29, 2026
Gabriel Vasquez is in the news because Republicans are targeting his New Mexico 2nd Congressional District seat in the 2026 House race. The contest is being framed as competitive, with GOP candidates trying to win over Hispanic voters and flip the district. More recently, Eddy County Sheriff Matthew Hutchinson endorsed Republican Greg Cunningham and criticized Vasquez over law enforcement and border security issues.
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Latest Polls
NM-02 House winner?
Recent polling results and the candidate's current average in the race.
Aggregation source: FiftyPlusOne
Endorsements
NM-02 House winner?
Endorsers of Gabriel Vasquez for NM-02 House winner?
Latinovictory.org
Public endorsement
Latinovictory.org endorsed Gabe Vasquez for U.S. House NM-02.
Campaign Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 2026Campaign finance totals from the latest available reporting period.
Total raisedCash on hand
$7.0M
$5.3M
$3.5M
$1.8M
$0
2022
2024
2026
LatestYear
Total raised
Cash on hand
Total spent
Burn rate
Cycle 2022
$3.7M
$22.8K
$3.7M
$152.7K
Cycle 2024
$7.0M
$39.1K
$7.0M
$292.7K
Cycle 2026
$3.8M
$2.4M
$1.4M
$80.2K
Source: FEC