Jose Orozco
NM-02 Republican nominee?
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JUN 3, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleContractor (DOJ/DEA)
PartyRepublican
Political ideologyTrump-aligned Republican
LocationNew Mexico
BackgroundContractor (DOJ/DEA)
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EducationUniversity of New Mexico (UNM), B.S. (2004–2008)
Notable personal detailsJose Orozco is a Republican candidate for U.S. House in New Mexico's 2nd Congressional District (2026 cycle). He previously ran for New Mexico House District 13 in 2012. His campaign biography says he was selected for the U.S. Marine Corps Officers Training Program but could not serve due to a training accident, and that he later worked as a DEA contractor. His campaign site lists his wife as Amy and says they are raising a teenage son in Albuquerque.
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Positions
Economy & Taxes
The candidate supports lowering taxes and tax relief to address inflation, and favors protecting oil and gas jobs as part of economic policy. His campaign emphasizes reducing taxes and backing pro-energy industry policies rather than proposing tax increases or wealth-redistribution measures.
Climate & Energy
Supports protecting oil and gas jobs and New Mexico’s energy industry while prioritizing lower taxes and economic concerns. Emphasizes backing fossil-fuel industries that power the state’s economy rather than advocating aggressive emissions regulations or Green New Deal–style policies.
News
There are no direct recent news developments about Jose Orozco in the provided summaries. The only item is a broader report on Republican polling in several 2026 House battlegrounds, but it does not mention him or his race. Based on the available information, his recent news presence is unclear.
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 20262026
LatestCycle 2026
Source: FEC
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