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 announced her candidacy for governor of New Mexico, aiming to succeed term-limited Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham (D-NM) in 2026. Haaland, who served in Congress and former President Joe Biden’s administration,

Former Interior Secretary Deb Haaland formerly announced her candidacy for New Mexico's governor on Tuesday, attempting to become the first Native American to become governor of a state.