NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Alongside electing the president, New Mexicans are also voting for the representation of the 2nd Congressional District (CD). Before the election, Democrat Gabe Vasquez was representing the 2nd CD, which covers the southern half of New Mexico. Vasquez is facing off with Republican Yvette Herrell. If Vasquez wins on Tuesday night, he will be the first Democrat to win the 2nd CD since Harold Runnels back in the 1970s. This is also the first General Election since District 2 remapping in 2021. This district has historically gone for Republicans, especially during a Presidential Election. The Vasquez Campaign is hoping they can break the nearly-40 year tradition by wining back-to-back campaigns.