Candidate Profile: Deb Haaland

New Mexico Democratic gubernatorial candidate Deb Haaland. Photo courtesy of UNM News. News Candidate Profile: Deb Haaland Deb Haaland is the Democratic gubernatorial candidate running against Republican candidate Gregg Hull in the 2026 General Election on Nov. 3. Haaland previously served as the chair of the New Mexico Democratic Party from 2015-2017, the U.S. representative for New Mexico's 1st congressional district from 2019-2021, and the Secretary of the Interior from 2021-2025. Haaland, 65, was born in Winslow, Ariz., and is a member of the Laguna Pueblo where she belongs to the Turquoise Clan. She graduated from Highland High School and earned a BA in English and a J.D. from the University of New Mexico. Vision as governor As Governor, my first priority will be lowering costs and putting money back in people’s pockets.

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