Gregory
G Cunningham

1. Economy & jobs Cut spending, expand energy production, reduce regulation and taxes +

2. Housing Reduce regulation to lower housing costs +

3. Health care Reduce healthcare regulation to lower costs +

4. Immigration Secure border, modernize guest-worker programs +

5. Abortion & reproductive rights Opposes abortion; signed pledge to defend life from conception +

6. Climate & energy Supports expanding domestic oil-and-gas production; no climate plan +

7. Crime & public safety Supports law enforcement funding, border security, anti-fentanyl measures +

8. Taxes & budget Opposes tax increases; supports cutting regulations and extending tax cuts +

9. Guns Opposes restrictions on gun ownership; strong Second Amendment stance +

10. Democracy & elections Supports proof-of-citizenship requirement to vote +

11. Foreign policy & defense Supports domestic energy independence; values military assets in NM +

1. Oct 16
   debate

   KRQE televised debate between Cunningham and Vasquez scheduled

   Both candidates were confirmed for a KRQE televised debate at 5 p.m. on Oct. 16. As of Oct. 12, the debate had not yet taken place. The Univision Spanish-language debate invitation remained disputed between the campaigns.

   ↳ Vasquez, Cunningham set Oct. 16 debate as Vasquez seeks Spanish-language matchup · Sep 12, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
2. Oct 6
   news

   Early voting opens in New Mexico; Cunningham listed as GOP nominee on general-election ballot

   New Mexico early in-person voting began on Oct. 6, with Election Day set for Nov. 3. Cunningham is listed as the Republican nominee challenging Democratic incumbent Gabe Vasquez in the 2nd Congressional District.

   ↳ New Mexico's 2nd Congressional District 2026: Vasquez vs. Cunningham | ChamberLight · Sep 28, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
3. Oct 5
   endorsement

   Trump renews support for Cunningham, calls New Mexico 'New America'

   Trump publicly renewed his backing of Cunningham, with the Santa Fe New Mexican reporting on the endorsement and Trump's characterization of New Mexico as 'New America' in the context of the competitive race.

   ↳ Trump renews support for Cunningham, calls New Mexico ' ... · Oct 5, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
4. Oct 3
   endorsement

   Trump endorses Cunningham with 'complete and total endorsement' in video

   President Trump released a video urging voters to support Cunningham, citing his Marine and police backgrounds and highlighting border security, taxes, and Second Amendment rights. Cunningham said he was 'honored to have the President's support.'

   ↳ Trump endorses Greg Cunningham in New Mexico's 2nd ... · Oct 3, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
5. Sep 29
   news

   Cunningham publishes policy answers in Albuquerque Journal on tariffs, voting, public lands, and Iran

   In responses published by the Albuquerque Journal, Cunningham said he supports targeted tariffs for trade negotiations, would vote to require citizenship proof for voter registration, opposes selling public lands, and supports a negotiated end to conflict ensuring Iran abandons its nuclear program.

   ↳ 2nd Congressional District: Greg Cunningham (R) · Sep 29, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
6. Sep 28
   endorsement

   NFIB FedPAC endorses Cunningham for NM-02

   The National Federation of Independent Business announced its FedPAC's endorsement of Gregory Cunningham. NFIB New Mexico State Director Jason Espinoza said Cunningham 'will be a reliable advocate' for independent businesses.

   ↳ NFIB · Sep 28, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
7. Sep 23
   news

   Cunningham signs ACS CAN 'Cancer Promise' on cancer research and healthcare access

   The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network announced that Cunningham, along with Vasquez, had signed its 'Cancer Promise,' covering support for cancer research, affordable healthcare access, and prevention. ACS CAN noted it does not endorse candidates.

   ↳ New Mexico Residents Meet with Congressional ... · Sep 23, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
8. Sep 21
   debate

   Competing claims over debate invitations continue between campaigns

   The debate dispute continued, with competing accounts from both campaigns about who had accepted or declined which debate invitations. Only the KRQE Oct. 16 debate remained publicly confirmed.

   ↳ Vasquez ducks multiple NM debate invites, demands ... · Sep 21, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
9. Sep 18
   debate

   Cunningham refuses to accept Vasquez's challenge to a Univision debate, per Vasquez campaign

   Vasquez's campaign stated that Cunningham refused to accept the challenge to a Univision Spanish-language debate, framing it as Cunningham avoiding a Spanish-language matchup. Cunningham's campaign disputed the characterization.

   ↳ Greg Cunningham Refuses to Accept Gabe Vasquez's ... · Sep 18, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
10. Sep 17
    debate

    Cunningham claims he accepted three debate invitations; dispute over forums begins

    Cunningham said he had accepted invitations to three televised debates at KRQE, KOB, and KOAT. Vasquez's campaign said Cunningham had not responded to the Univision Spanish-language debate invitation. Only the KRQE debate was independently confirmed.

    ↳ As start of early voting looms in New Mexico, gubernatorial debates up in the air · Sep 17, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
11. Sep 16
    news

    CHC BOLD PAC places ~$640K TV ad buy in opposition to Cunningham

    CHC BOLD PAC reported $655,233 in opposition spending against Cunningham, including an estimated $639,971 television ad buy placed on Sept. 16. This is outside PAC spending, not campaign committee spending.

    ↳ Hispanic Caucus Campaign Arm Spends $2.5 Million in ... · Oct 1, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
12. Sep 12
    debate

    KRQE debate for Oct. 16 reported; Vasquez challenges Cunningham to Univision Spanish-language debate

    Reporting confirmed both candidates were set for a KRQE televised debate on Oct. 16. Vasquez's campaign simultaneously challenged Cunningham to a Spanish-language debate hosted by Univision.

    ↳ Vasquez, Cunningham set Oct. 16 debate as Vasquez seeks Spanish-language matchup · Sep 12, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
13. Sep 2
    poll

    SurveyUSA/KOB poll shows Vasquez leading Cunningham 46% to 43%

    A SurveyUSA/KOB poll of 554 likely voters surveyed Aug. 28–Sept. 2 showed incumbent Gabe Vasquez leading Cunningham 46% to 43%, with 11% undecided. The margin of error was 4.6 points, putting the race within the margin.

    ↳ New Mexico Election 2026: US House of Representatives, District 2 • Source New Mexico · Sep 29, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
14. Jun 2
    filing

    Cunningham wins Republican primary with ~84% of the vote over Jose Orozco

    Gregory G. Cunningham defeated Jose Orozco in the Republican primary for New Mexico's 2nd Congressional District with approximately 84% of the vote, securing the GOP nomination.

    ↳ NM-02 House race 2026 | Smarter.Vote · Oct 4, 2026 (opens in a new tab)

• Abortion Free New Mexico organization
  Listed as a Cunningham endorsement on iVoterGuide general-election candidate profile; no date provided. ivoterguide.com
• National Rifle Association Political Victory Fund (NRA-PVF) organization
  Listed as a Cunningham endorsement on iVoterGuide general-election candidate profile; no date provided. ivoterguide.com
• Guardian Fund PAC organization
  Listed on iVoterGuide primary candidate profile; no date provided. ivoterguide.com
• Yvette Herrell (former U.S. Representative for NM-02) official
  Endorsed Cunningham; reported in coverage of Orozco's withdrawal on April 8, 2026, but no specific endorsement date given. nmsentinel.com
• New Mexico Family Action Movement organization
  Listed as a Cunningham endorsement on iVoterGuide general-election candidate profile; no date provided. ivoterguide.com
• Several local sheriffs (unnamed) official
  Reported as backing Cunningham by the Albuquerque Journal on July 9, 2026; sheriffs not individually identified and no dates given. abqjournal.com
• Republican National Hispanic Assembly of New Mexico organization
  Listed as a Cunningham endorsement on iVoterGuide general-election and primary candidate profiles; no date provided. ivoterguide.com
• Albuquerque Police Officers' Association organization
  Reported as backing Cunningham by the Albuquerque Journal on July 9, 2026; no endorsement date given. abqjournal.com
• Latinos United for Conservative Action organization
  Listed on iVoterGuide primary candidate profile; no date provided. ivoterguide.com
• Donald Trump (renewed endorsement) official
  Trump issued a second endorsement video described as his 'complete and total endorsement.' koat.com · Oct 3, 2026
• National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) organization
  Added Cunningham to its 'MAGA Majority' program; described as a committee designation and investment rather than a conventional endorsement. nmsentinel.com · Apr 27, 2026
• Donald Trump official
  Trump endorsed Cunningham on April 14, 2026; renewed with a 'complete and total endorsement' video on October 3, 2026. newmexico.gop · Apr 14, 2026
• Mike Johnson, Steve Scalise, Tom Emmer, and Lisa McClain (House Republican leaders) official
  Joint endorsement issued April 14, 2026. x.com · Apr 14, 2026
• Jose Orozco (former Republican primary candidate) official
  Orozco withdrew from the primary and endorsed Cunningham on April 8, 2026. nmsentinel.com · Apr 8, 2026

Raised

$1.51M

Spent

$716K

Cash on hand

$794K

As of Jun 30, 2026. Filings are periodic, so recent money may not be included yet. ↳ FEC record H6NM02127(opens in a new tab)