Democrat · New Mexico's 2nd District · 2026
Gabe Vasquez
Vasquez grew up in the borderlands, spending time on both sides of the U.S. and Mexico border.
Biography
His father and grandfather took him fishing, hunting and camping, experiences that later drew him into conservation work. An NMSU graduate, he worked in business advocacy and served on the Las Cruces City Council before entering Congress in 2023. He still hunts and fishes with friends.