Former Interior Secretary Deb Haaland launched her long-expected campaign Tuesday to be New Mexico’s next governor.
Haaland, 64, a former House representative and chair of the state’s Democratic Party, is the first major candidate to enter the 2026 race to succeed incumbent Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham (D), who cannot run again due to term limits.
Haaland’s campaign is focused on a theme of being “fierce,” with promises to work to lower the cost of living, strengthen schools and fight crime, among others.
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She’s drawing on her time leading the Interior Department under former President Joe Biden from 2021 until just three weeks ago, as well as her time in the House.
