Former Interior Secretary Deb Haaland wins Democratic nomination in New Mexico governor’s race

Deb Haaland, a former member of Congress and Interior secretary, won the Democratic nomination for governor of New Mexico on Tuesday, according to The Associated Press, setting her up to make history as the first Native American woman to lead a state.

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West Hawaii TodayLean Left· Jun 3, 2026

Deb Haaland wins nomination in New Mexico governor’s race

NBC NewsLean Left· Jun 3, 2026

Former Interior Secretary Deb Haaland wins Democratic nomination in New Mexico governor’s race

Seattle TimesLean Left· Jun 2, 2026

Former US Interior Secretary Deb Haaland is the Democratic nominee for New Mexico governor

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Haaland wins New Mexico Democratic primary, Hull wins GOP nomination for governor

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Haaland, Hull win major party nominations for governor in New Mexico

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Washington ExaminerRight· Jun 3, 2026

Deb Haaland wins Democratic nomination for New Mexico governor