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 is formally jumping into the race to become the Land of Enchantment’s governor. She announced her campaign on Tuesday morning with a video posted online. In the launch video,

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

Deb Haaland officially entered New Mexico’s 2026 race for governor on Tuesday, becoming the first candidate in an open — and likely expensive — race.