Former Interior Secretary Deb Haaland wins Democratic nomination in New Mexico governor’s race
Deb Haaland has won the Democratic primary in New Mexico's governor race, positioning herself as a frontrunner for the general election. If elected, she would become the first female Native American governor in the United States. Haaland previously served as Interior Secretary and has emphasized her campaign's historical significance and focus on addressing local issues.
- ▪Deb Haaland won the Democratic primary for governor in New Mexico.
- ▪If elected, she would be the first female Native American governor.
- ▪Haaland previously served as Interior Secretary under President Joe Biden.
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BREAKING NEWSJun. 3, 2026, 1:16 AM UTC2026 Election2026 ElectionFormer Interior Secretary Deb Haaland wins Democratic nomination in New Mexico governor’s raceNBC News projects that Haaland, who is vying to become the first female Native American governor, advanced from her party’s primary. Listen to this article with a free account00:0000:00Democrat Deb Haaland would be the first female Native American governor if she is elected this fall.Rob Schumacher / USA Today Network via Imagn ImagesShareAdd NBC News to GoogleBy Adam EdelmanFormer Interior Secretary Deb Haaland has won the Democratic primary in New Mexico’s race for governor, NBC News projects.Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content.Haaland enters the general election to…
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