Former Interior Secretary Deb Haaland announced her candidacy for governor of New Mexico, aiming to become the first Native American woman to hold such a position in a state. In her campaign launch video, she emphasized her life experiences, including being a single mother and maintaining sobriety for 35 years, as shaping her resilience. Haaland highlighted the challenges facing New Mexico, such as crime, poverty, homelessness, and addiction, and advocated for a new approach to address these issues.
With Democratic Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham unable to seek a third consecutive term, Haaland is considered the frontrunner among Democrats. While New Mexico has elected Republicans statewide in the past, Democrats have been dominant recently. Haaland, a member of the Laguna Pueblo tribe, made history as the first Native American Cabinet official in the US when she led the Interior Department under President Biden.
Haaland’s decision to run for governor marks the first Biden Cabinet member to re-enter electoral politics. Other former Cabinet members, such as Pete Buttigieg and Xavier Becerra, are also considering future political campaigns. While no Republican candidates have announced their intention to run for governor in New Mexico yet, the race is expected to draw notable contenders. Haaland’s candidacy represents a significant moment in Native American representation and could potentially pave the way for more diverse leadership in US politics.
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