Former Interior Secretary Deb Haaland is gearing up to run to be New Mexico’s next governor.
Just over a week after wrapping up her term working for former President Joe Biden, Haaland is assembling a team for a 2026 gubernatorial campaign, a person close to her said.
And a spokesperson said Tuesday: “Deb Haaland is of and for New Mexico. She’s a proven leader; she’s created New Mexico jobs, brings people together, and is getting ready to run to be New Mexico’s next governor.”
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Haaland has not yet filed paperwork or formally launched the campaign, the person close to her said, pushing back on an Associated Press report Monday.
