BREAKING: New poll shows Herrell leading Vasquez
A new NM-02 poll spells trouble for vulnerable incumbent Gabe Vasquez: Yvette Herrell is leading by 2 points and she’s outperforming the generic ballot by 2 points.
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As National Journal reports: “This race is one of the most competitive in the country.”
These results come before voters learn about the details of Vasquez’s troubled past – from him calling a former colleague a racial slur to El Paso police executing an arrest warrant on Vasquez this past spring. As voters learn more about Vasquez’s true colors, Herrell’s lead will continue to grow.
“Gabe Vasquez is shaking in his boots knowing his extreme policies and troubled past are putting his electoral chances in danger. With Yvette Herrell on the ballot, this district is in a prime position to flip red.” — NRCC Spokeswoman Delanie Bomar