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Greg Cunningham

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NM-02 Republican nominee?

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JUN 3, 2026

Primary Election

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Overview

Current roleU.S. Marine Corps veteran

PartyRepublican

Political ideologyTrump-aligned Republican

GenderMale

LocationNew Mexico

BackgroundU.S. Marine Corps veteran

Notable personal detailsGreg Cunningham is a Republican candidate for the U.S. House in New Mexico’s 2nd Congressional District. He is a Marine Corps veteran and a retired Albuquerque Police Department detective. He previously ran for New Mexico House District 29 in 2022 and 2024. In the 2026 cycle he filed with the FEC and has received prominent endorsements, including from former Rep. Yvette Herrell and President Donald Trump.

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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.

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 updatedJul 4, 2026

Greg Cunningham is running as the Republican challenger in New Mexico's 2nd Congressional District, where the race is shaping up as one of the most competitive House contests. Republicans are planning a major fall advertising push to help him try to unseat Democratic Rep. Gabe Vasquez. Cunningham is also trying to appeal to Hispanic voters as part of the effort to flip the seat.

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FNFox News1 month ago