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Deb Haaland Announces Bid for New Mexico Governorship

The former Interior Secretary seeks to become the first Native American woman elected as a state governor, focusing on economic, safety, and educational reforms.

  • Deb Haaland, former U.S. Interior Secretary and congresswoman, officially announced her candidacy for New Mexico governor in a video message on February 11, 2025.
  • If elected, Haaland would make history as the first Native American woman to serve as governor of any U.S. state.
  • Her campaign priorities include reducing living costs, addressing crime, improving schools, and making housing more affordable for New Mexicans.
  • Haaland highlighted her personal struggles, including raising a child as a single mother and relying on food stamps, to connect with voters on economic challenges.
  • No major Republican contenders have entered the race, and Haaland is the first Democrat to declare her candidacy following Senator Martin Heinrich’s decision not to run.
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