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.