New Mexico’s 2nd Congressional District is shaping up to be one of the most competitive races of 2026, with Republican Greg Cunningham narrowly outraising Democratic incumbent Gabe Vasquez last quarter by just $901.
Fundraising Totals
Cunningham raised $901,786 during the most recent quarter, compared to Vasquez’s $900,884, according to Federal Election Commission data on campaign contributions from April 1 to June 30.
While Cunningham edged out Vasquez in the latest quarter, the overall fundraising totals favor the incumbent. Vasquez has raised $3.7 million this election cycle, compared to $1.5 million for Cunningham.
The sources of the candidates’ funding also show differences. Vasquez’s top five contributing states are New Mexico, California, New York, Massachusetts, and Washington, D.C. Cunningham’s top five are New Mexico, Florida, California, Kentucky, and Colorado.
Competitive District
New Mexico’s 2nd Congressional District is one of just 13 nationwide where voters backed former President Donald Trump in the last election, but the seat is currently held by a Democrat.
The district encompasses a large part of Southwestern New Mexico, including cities like Silver City, Las Cruces, Carlsbad, Alamogordo, Socorro, Belen, and parts of Albuquerque’s South Valley as well as the Westside.
Original reporting: KOAT Albuquerque — read the source article.
