Abortion vs. Border Security: New Mexico House Race Tests Dueling Messages
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Representative Gabe Vasquez, a Democrat, is under attack from Republican Yvette Herrell on immigration policy; Vasquez emphasizes abortion access as a key issue, criticizing Herrell's anti-abortion stance; Herrell supports legislation granting legal personhood to fertilized eggs; The race in New Mexico's Second Congressional District is highly competitive, with Vasquez leading by 9 points in a recent poll; The district skews Democratic, and Vasquez has twice as much cash on hand; The contest is seen as pivotal for control of the House; Voters express mixed priorities, with many concerned about abortion access and immigration but not prioritizing either issue; The election is set against the backdrop of the upcoming presidential election on November 5, 2024.
#Abortion #Immigration #NewMexico #HouseRace #GabeVasquez #YvetteHerrell #2024Election #Politics #Democrats #Republicans
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/15/us/politics/new-mexico-election-abortion-border.html
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