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U.S. Representative

Gabe Vasquez

Democrat - New Mexico

Gabe Vasquez is a first-generation American who learned the value of hard work through his mother, who worked to support their family. As a city councilor in Las Cruces, Vasquez delivered millions of dollars in investment to create and improve parks and helped craft a comprehensive development plan that focused on lifting families out of poverty. In Congress, Vasquez is committed to immigration reform, environmental issues, and women’s access to reproductive healthcare, serving on the Congressional Pro-Choice Caucus.

PARTY: Democrat

ELECTED: 2022

EDUCATION: New Mexico State University

OCCUPATION: Executive Director of the Las Cruces Hispano Chamber of Commerce

BORN: 8/03/84

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“Our support for Israel must be unwavering. My heart goes out to the people of Israel. You, your family, and your loved ones are in our prayers.” - Rep. Gabe Vasquez

POLITICAL CAREER

  • Las Cruces City Council


COMMITTEES SERVED ON

  • House Agriculture Committee

  • House Armed Services Committee

  • Pro-Choice Caucus


INTERESTING FACTS

  • First Democrat to win reelection in New Mexico’s 2nd Congressional District since the 1970s

  • Won in 2022 by less than 1%. In 2024, he expanded his margin of victory to over 4%.

259d 23h 29m 58s until Election Day '26

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