2026 midterms · New Mexico · November 3

New Mexico’s 2nd District race 2026

Who’s running for U.S. House in New Mexico’s 2nd District on November 3, 2026: Gabe Vasquez (D, incumbent) and Greg Cunningham (R). Now held by Gabe Vasquez (D). Forecasters: Likely D (average of 7; range Solid D to Tilt D). Gabe Vasquez has been backed with $5,500 by the pro-Israel PACs we track (2016–2026).

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New Mexico’s 2nd District race 2026 on November 3
RaceRatingDemocratsRepublicansOthers on the ballotNotes
New Mexico 2
Likely D
Average of 7; Solid D to Tilt D
Each forecaster for New Mexico 2
  • Cook Political Report: Lean D (Jan 15, 2026)
  • Sabato's Crystal Ball: Lean D (Jun 19, 2025)
  • Inside Elections: Tilt D (Jun 19, 2025)
  • Decision Desk HQ: Likely D (Aug 12, 2026)
  • Split Ticket: Solid D (Oct 20, 2026)
  • The Economist: Likely D (Oct 19, 2026)
  • Silver Bulletin: Likely D (Sep 10, 2026)
Greg Cunningham
No one else listed

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Questions and answers

Who is running for U.S. House in New Mexico’s 2nd District in 2026?

On the November 3, 2026 ballot: Gabe Vasquez (D, incumbent) and Greg Cunningham (R).

When is the 2026 election for U.S. House in New Mexico’s 2nd District?

Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026.

Who is favored in the 2026 race for U.S. House in New Mexico’s 2nd District?

The nonpartisan forecasters we track rate it Likely D on average (7 forecasters; their ratings range from Solid D to Tilt D). These are their ratings, not our prediction.

Has AIPAC or an allied PAC backed the Democrat in this race?

Gabe Vasquez has been backed with $5,500 by the pro-Israel PACs we track (2016–2026).

How do I vote in New Mexico?

Check your registration on New Mexico’s election website and the registration deadlines on Vote.gov; both are linked on this page.

Where this comes from

Candidates as of October 9, 2026, from state election offices, news reports and Ballotpedia’s candidate lists; independent and minor-party candidates may not be complete. Ratings are the average of up to seven nonpartisan forecasters, read from the tables Wikipedia editors keep of them: how we average them and each forecaster’s own pages. Backing is contributions plus outside spending for a candidate by the pro-Israel PACs we track, from FEC filings (method). Results, on election night, only from AP or official sources. Found an error? Tell us.