Greg Cunningham
In his 2026 iVoterGuide questionnaire, Cunningham called Israel “our strongest ally in the most dangerous region on earth”, a relationship mattering “strategically, morally, and yes, for me personally as a person of faith”. No statements located on aid levels, Palestinians, or the war itself.
Cunningham, a Marine Corps veteran and former Albuquerque police detective, is the Republican nominee in New Mexico’s 2nd District, challenging Rep. Gabe Vasquez.
His located record on these topics is a single source: his 2026 iVoterGuide questionnaire, verified against the published page. Asked whether the U.S. relationship with Israel is important: "Absolutely. Israel is our strongest ally in the most dangerous region on earth, and that relationship matters strategically, morally, and yes, for me personally as a person of faith. Israel is the only true democracy in the Middle East. When Israel is secure, America is more secure. We share intelligence, technology, and values."
That is a relationship-importance answer, not an aid position: he takes no located stance on aid amounts, weapons transfers, conditions, humanitarian assistance to Palestinians, or the conduct of the war. In his 2022 state-house questionnaire he left the boycott-movement prompt unanswered.
An August 2026 podcast appearance covering the race and Middle East policy is not yet confirmed; the card stands on the questionnaire.
Research
U.S. military aid and weapons to Israel
- Nothing located as an aid position at any date. [Relationship framing, 2026] The iVoterGuide questionnaire, verified and quoted on the card.
U.S. aid to Palestinians
- Nothing located at any date.
Characterization of the conflict
- [Framing, 2026] The questionnaire: "the only true democracy in the Middle East" and "When Israel is secure, America is more secure", verified. His terrorism answer cites his Gulf War service: border security, intelligence funding, and allied work "to defeat radical Islamic terrorism".
Related rhetoric and lobbying
- [Unheard, 2026-08] A Scott Jennings Podcast appearance in an episode also covering Middle East policy and Gaza; audio, not yet confirmed.
- [Prior cycle, 2022] The 2022 state-house questionnaire, verified: the boycott-movement prompt shows "Did not answer".
- No tracked committee support.
Safety and antisemitism
- Nothing located at any date.
Race and status context
- Republican nominee against Rep. Gabe Vasquez, whose card carries a detailed record.
Also in this race: Gabe Vasquez (Democrat) · All New Mexico candidates.
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