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Deb Haaland, the former Interior Secretary, has won the Democratic primary in New Mexico’s governor race. If she wins the general election, she will be the first Native American woman to hold a governorship. Haaland, who served as the Interior Secretary under President Joe Biden and was the first Native American woman elected to Congress, will run against Rio Rancho Mayor Gregg Hull, the Republican primary winner, in November.
Deb Haaland Wins Democratic Nomination for New Mexico’s Governor Race
Ex-Interior Secretary Deb Haaland has secured the Democratic nomination for New Mexico’s gubernatorial race, according to NBC News. Running against Bernalillo County District Attorney Sam Bregman, Haaland now faces Rio Rancho’s Republican Mayor Gregg Hull in November’s election.
Success could make Haaland the first Native American woman governor. She has highlighted her ancestral history throughout her campaign, including ads in the Diné language. As former Interior Secretary under President Joe Biden and the first Native American woman in Congress, her background is rich in political experience.
Democratic Governors Association Chair Andy Beshear supports Haaland, lauding her as a powerful advocate for New Mexico, and praising her contributions towards job creation, economic strengthening, and preserving natural resources.
Haaland indicates that her general election strategy will target ex-President Donald Trump and his policies’ adverse effects on New Mexico. With New Mexico’s high enrollments in Medicaid and federal food assistance benefits, she emphasizes the need for healthcare and healthy food for all.
Despite President Biden’s declining favorability, Haaland holds him in high regard. She commends his partnership with New Mexico and Indigenous people across the U.S. and discusses her achievements as Interior Secretary, particularly in conservation and renewable energy projects in the American Southwest. However, her ads refrain from mentioning Biden directly.
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