Ms. Haaland, one of the first former cabinet officials in the Biden administration to announce a run for office, would be the first Native American woman to serve as governor of a state.

Former Interior Secretary Deb Haaland announced her candidacy for governor of New Mexico, aiming to succeed term-limited Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham (D-NM) in 2026. Haaland, who served in Congress and former President Joe Biden’s administration,

Former Interior Secretary Deb Haaland formerly announced her candidacy for New Mexico's governor on Tuesday, attempting to become the first Native American to become governor of a state.

New Mexico Sen. Martin Heinrich on Thursday declined to endorse former Interior Secretary Deb Haaland’s gubernatorial bid, just weeks after the top Energy and Natural Resources Committee Democrat backed out of a potential run himself.

The former U.S. interior secretary and congresswoman's campaign launch was focused on the cost of living and public safety.

Former Interior Secretary Deb Haaland is running for governor of New Mexico, looking to be the first Native American woman to be elected governor of a state.

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Deb Haaland has formally launched her campaign to run for governor in New Mexico. Haaland made the announcement Tuesday in a launch video focused on the cost of living, public safety and emphasizing what the campaign describes as “the importance of listening to communities in New Mexico.”