Rep. Gabe Vasquez criticized El Paso Electric’s proposed rate hike, warning it would sharply raise household electricity bills.
Quiver AI Summary
Vasquez criticizes proposed rate hike: U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez said El Paso Electric’s proposed rate increase could raise average Doña Ana County household bills by up to $42 a month, describing the change as too steep for families already facing higher costs. The utility says the increase would help cover production costs, regulations and demand.
Affordability agenda cited: Vasquez said he has spoken with the company and supports grid modernization and safety, but argued there should be a “more responsible path forward.” He also pointed to his broader efforts on lowering utility bills, including legislation and calls for federal energy assistance.
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Gabe Vasquez Fundraising
Gabe Vasquez recently disclosed $273.8K of fundraising in a Pre-Primary FEC disclosure filed on May 21st, 2026. This was the 112th most from all Pre-Primary reports we have seen this year. 84.4% came from individual donors.
Vasquez disclosed $194.6K of spending. This was the 296th most from all Pre-Primary reports we have seen from politicians so far this year.
Vasquez disclosed $2.0M of cash on hand at the end of the filing period. This was the 103rd most from all Pre-Primary reports we have seen this year.
You can see the disclosure here, or track Gabe Vasquez's fundraising on Quiver Quantitative.
Gabe Vasquez Net Worth
Quiver Quantitative estimates that Gabe Vasquez is worth $24.0K, as of June 30th, 2026. This is the 484th highest net worth in Congress, per our live estimates.
Vasquez has approximately $0 invested in publicly traded assets which Quiver is able to track live.
You can track Gabe Vasquez's net worth on Quiver Quantitative's politician page for Vasquez.
Gabe Vasquez Bill Proposals
Here are some bills which have recently been proposed by Gabe Vasquez:
- H.R.9377: Protecting America’s Herds Act
- H.R.9234: To establish a W nonimmigrant visa program for careworkers.
- H.R.9167: Public Lands Integrity Act
- H.R.8533: Farmer to Farmer Education Act of 2026
- H.R.7781: Parity for Tribal Educators Act
- H.R.7478: Patient Debt Relief Act
You can track bills proposed by Gabe Vasquez on Quiver Quantitative's politician page for Vasquez.
2026 New Mexico's 2nd Congressional District Election
There has been approximately $38,489,650 of spending in New Mexico's 2nd congressional district elections over the last two years, per our estimates.
Approximately $29,319,949 of this has been from outside spending by PACs and Super PACs. Some of the groups who are spending money in this race include:
- DCCC ($6,491,718)
- HMP ($6,461,040)
- CONGRESSIONAL LEADERSHIP FUND ($3,929,705)
- NRCC ($3,809,298)
- CHC BOLD PAC ($1,195,900)
The rating for this race is currently "Lean D".
You can track this election on our matchup page for the 2026 New Mexico's 2nd congressional district election.
