Representative Gabriel Vasquez, Democratic from New Mexico

Gabriel Vasquez

New Mexico's 2nd congressional district

NM-2 Midterms Intelligence

Freshman Rep. Gabe Vasquez holds a sprawling southern New Mexico seat where border politics collide with defense and land-use fights. NM-02 leans just D+4 and is among the most competitive districts (96%), so Vasquez governs with one eye on swing voters even as Democrats have inched up (+3). The district is majority Hispanic (60.5%) with a sizable veteran footprint (8.2%), and those constituencies—plus rural communities—set the tone on immigration, public safety, and military readiness.

For advocates, the pressure points are affordability and basic security: 16.6% poverty makes kitchen-table economics a prerequisite to any message. Pairing border solutions with workforce and farm/ranch impacts fits his Agriculture and Armed Services posts, while public-lands and tribal engagement can mobilize base voters without alienating moderates. This is a persuasion-heavy district where coalition breadth beats ideological purity.

Representative Gabriel Vasquez represents New Mexico's 2nd congressional district, serving 707,320 constituents. The district has an estimated median household income of $57,932 and an unemployment rate of 6.3%.

Economic & Demographic Snapshot

707,320Population
↑ 4,184
$57,932Median Incomenat'l $37,585
↑ $4,006
6.3%Unemploymentnat'l 3.5%
↓ 0.2%
16.6%Poverty Ratenat'l 12.4%
↑ 0.4%
72.1%Homeownershipnat'l 65.5%
→ no change
$970Median Rentnat'l $1,163
↑ $77
0.4%Public Transitnat'l 5%
→ no change
23.4 minMean Commutenat'l 26.4 min
↑ 0.1 min

Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2017-2021 vs. 2019-2023). All figures are statistical estimates with 90% confidence level.

New Mexico District 2 Demographics

Median Age 37 (vs 38.5) · Homeownership 72.1% (vs 65.5%) · Bachelor’s+ 24.4% (vs 33.7%) · Poverty 16.6% (vs 12.4%) · Income $57,932 (vs $37,585)

Key Issues for This District
Economic inequalityEducation accessHealthcare accessFood security

Age Distribution

Near the national median age (37 vs 38.5 nationally). The largest age cohort is 20–29 at 14.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

A majority-minority district. Hispanic residents are the largest group at 60.5%. Also significant: White (41.9%).

* Hispanic includes respondents of any race. Racial categories include both Hispanic and non-Hispanic individuals.

Education

24.4% hold a bachelor’s degree or higher, below the 33.7% national average. 15.9% of residents lack a high school diploma.

Income Distribution

Median household income is $57,932, well above the $37,585 national median.

Housing

Homeownership at 72.1% (vs 65.5% nationally). Median rent is $970. Median home value is $206,900.

How People Get to Work

Car-dependent: 75% drive alone to work. Average commute is 23.4 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates
Data represents 5-year statistical estimates for increased reliability.

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