New Mexico Election 2026: US House of Representatives, District 2

A Republican candidate from Rio Rancho is challenging the incumbent U.S. congresswoman for New Mexico's 1st Congressional District in the upcoming November 3 general election.
The race for New Mexico’s 2nd Congressional District regularly constitutes one of the most competitive and closely watched in the country. This year has heightened stakes as Democrats seek to retain the seat in their push to regain control of the U.S. House of Representatives.
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