Yvette Herrell — Former U.S. Representative (NM-2)
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Yvette Herrell — Former U.S. Representative (NM-2)

Category: Federal Legislator — U.S. Representative (former) Role: Served 2021–2023; Lost reelection to Democrat Gabriel Vasquez in November 2022 Priority: P3

## Basis for Inclusion

Subject Classification: Former Public Official — Lost reelection to Democrat Gabriel Vasquez in November 2022

Basis for Inclusion: Voted to reject certified Electoral College results from Arizona and Pennsylvania on January 6-7, 2021.

What Is Not the Basis for Inclusion: Policy positions or party affiliation.

Who Is Yvette Herrell?

Yvette Marie Herrell (born August 2, 1964, Huntsville, Alabama) is a Republican former U.S. Representative who served New Mexico’s 2nd Congressional District from 2021 to 2023. She is a member of the Cherokee Nation. She lost her reelection bid in 2022 to Democrat Gabriel Vasquez. She was not yet in Congress when the amicus brief was filed.


Documented Actions: 2020 Election

January 6–7, 2021: Voted to Reject Certified Electoral College Results

Yvette Herrell voted YEA on the House objections to Arizona and Pennsylvania’s certified electoral results.

Source: GovTrack.us; Ballotpedia.


Accountability Status

Current status: Lost reelection to Democrat Gabriel Vasquez in November 2022 Legal exposure: No known criminal charges or investigations


Sources

  1. Wikipedia, “Yvette Herrell”
  2. GovTrack.us

Last Updated: May 22, 2026 Profile Status: Former member — Lost reelection to Democrat Gabriel Vasquez in November 2022

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