Greg Cunningham

Cunningham describes himself as a lifelong New Mexican, and the Santa Fe New Mexican reports he grew up in Albuquerque's southwest valley.[3][5] He joined the U.S. Marine Corps, where, according to his campaign website, he served as a combat veteran and Recon Marine; in a campaign ad he says his service began in 1987.[3][5] He then served with the Albuquerque Police Department, including as an undercover detective according to his campaign website; NM Political Report reports he was a police detective in Albuquerque for more than two decades.[3][4] He is a former owner of a private investigations agency, according to Ballotpedia, and describes himself on his campaign website as a business owner.[2][3]

Cunningham ran for New Mexico House District 29 in 2022 and 2024, losing both times to Rep. Joy Garratt (D).[4][6] He launched his campaign for the 2nd Congressional District in October 2025; Yvette Herrell, the former congresswoman, endorsed him for the Republican nomination, and he won the June 2, 2026 primary. Source NM reports that his South Valley home became part of the district after redistricting.[4][2][7] During the campaign, his campaign website listed border security, energy development, the economy and public safety among his priorities.[3][4] He received 41.2% of the vote to Gabriel Vasquez's 58.8%, according to unofficial results reported by NBC News.[1]

According to his campaign website, Cunningham is married to Jennifer and is a father and grandfather; the Santa Fe New Mexican reports he lost his wife to cancer in 2010.[3][5]