Why It Matters
New Mexico voters heading into this year’s congressional primaries now have concrete voting records showing how their representatives aligned with White House priorities in 2025. The differences are stark: one Democrat voted with President Donald Trump on just 4 percent of key votes, while another supported his position a quarter of the time.
All three of New Mexico’s House members face voters this November, alongside Senator Ben Ray Luján. The voting tallies, compiled by Roll Call, track recorded votes where Trump took a public position.
What Happened
Rep. Melanie Stansbury, representing most of Albuquerque and Torrance County, voted in line with Trump’s stated priorities on 4 percent of recorded votes in 2025. Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández, whose northern New Mexico district stretches across rural and Pueblo communities, supported Trump’s positions 7 percent of the time.
Rep. Gabe Vasquez, representing southern New Mexico and Albuquerque’s Westside, voted with the president 25 percent of the time—a significantly higher rate than his Democratic colleagues.
By the Numbers
Stansbury cast 98 total votes tracked in the analysis, opposing Trump on 96. Leger Fernández cast 91 votes, opposing 93 percent. Vasquez cast 100 votes, with 25 supporting White House priorities and 75 opposing.
Vasquez’s district is closely divided between Republican and Democratic voters, reflecting a more competitive political landscape than those of his colleagues.
Zoom Out
The voting patterns reflect a broader national divide among House Democrats on how to position themselves heading into the 2026 midterms. Members from safely Democratic districts have voted overwhelmingly against Trump-backed measures, while those in swing districts have split more frequently, particularly on border security and spending bills.
New Mexico’s delegation mirrors this trend. Stansbury and Leger Fernández represent districts with clear Democratic majorities, while Vasquez won his seat in 2022 by fewer than 1,400 votes in a district that includes oil-producing counties and border communities.
What They’re Saying
Vasquez defended his approach in a statement, saying voters elected him to serve communities rather than party interests. He said his focus remains on lowering costs, improving public safety, protecting public lands, and reforming immigration policy regardless of which party advances legislation.
What’s Next
Primary voters will weigh these records when New Mexico holds its June primaries. General election voters will cast ballots in November for all three House seats and the Senate seat.