NM-2 Contest Remains Uncalled as Election-Night Returns Are Pending

The outcome could help determine control of the narrowly held Republican House majority by adding one of the Democratic pickup targets.

Overview

Local coverage reports that vote totals had not been posted at the last update and no precincts had reported for New Mexico’s 2nd Congressional District.
Democratic incumbent Gabe Vasquez is seeking a third term after flipping the seat in 2022 when he unseated Republican Yvette Herrell.
Republican challenger Greg Cunningham is running on his Marine combat service and his experience as a former police detective.
The district includes Las Cruces, Doña Ana County and parts of Otero County and is viewed as a competitive swing seat in the region.
ABC-7 and KVIA are providing candidate interviews and live election-night coverage as results continue to develop.