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NM-02 Republican nominee?
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JUN 3, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleU.S. Marine Corps veteran
PartyRepublican
Political ideologyTrump-aligned Republican
GenderMale
LocationNew Mexico
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BackgroundU.S. Marine Corps veteran
Notable personal detailsGregory G. Cunningham is a Republican candidate for U.S. House in New Mexico’s 2nd Congressional District in the 2026 election cycle. He is a U.S. Marine Corps veteran and has been described as a combat veteran. He previously ran for the New Mexico House of Representatives in District 29 (2022 and 2024) and has been described as a retired Albuquerque Police Department detective and a small business owner.
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Positions
LiberalConservative
Economy & Taxes
Greg Cunningham supports returning budget surpluses to taxpayers, opposes New Mexico’s gross receipts tax as a hidden burden on consumers and businesses, and opposes additional business regulations. He frames his economic approach around easing burdens on small businesses and promoting job creation.
Immigration & Border
Greg Cunningham emphasizes securing the U.S. border and supporting stronger border enforcement. His campaign materials include messaging to “keep the border secure,” and allied Republican groups describe him as a candidate who will help deliver a secure border and stronger enforcement measures.
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Public Safety & Guns
Supports tougher criminal penalties for crimes committed with firearms and stronger support for law enforcement; does not endorse new broad bans on automatic weapons and emphasizes existing federal restrictions. Positions emphasize law-and-order approaches to public safety rather than new gun-control measures.
News
AINews Summary
Last updatedMay 19, 2026
Greg Cunningham is in the news as the Republican challenger in New Mexico’s 2nd Congressional District, where Democrats are defending a competitive House seat. Republicans are planning a major fall advertising push in the race against Rep. Gabe Vasquez, signaling that Cunningham’s campaign is expected to be a key battleground. The district is being watched as potentially important in the fight for control of the House.
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Polls
Aggregation source: FiftyPlusOne
Endorsements
NM-02 Republican nominee?
Endorsers of Greg Cunningham for NM-02 Republican nominee?
Jose Orozco
Public figure
Jose Orozco endorsed Greg Cunningham in the New Mexico's 2nd Congressional District Republican primary.
Yvette Herrell
Public figure
Yvette Herrell endorsed Greg Cunningham in New Mexico's 2nd Congressional District Republican primary.
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 2026Total raisedCash on hand
$397.4K
$298.1K
$198.7K
$99.4K
$0
2026
LatestYear
Total raised
Cash on hand
Total spent
Burn rate
Cycle 2026
$397.4K
$204.0K
$193.5K
$12.9K
Source: FEC