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Feb 12, 2025

Deb Haaland launches bid for New Mexico governor

Former U.S. Interior Secretary Deb Haaland announced her campaign for New Mexico governor, aiming to become the first Native American woman to hold the position. Haaland, a member of the Pueblo of Laguna, pledged to tackle housing costs, crime, and education. She previously made history as the first Native cabinet secretary and has championed Indigenous rights, land protections, and the Federal Indian Boarding School initiative. The election is set for November 2026.

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