Former Interior Secretary Deb Haaland announced her candidacy for governor of New Mexico, aiming to succeed term-limited Gov.

Former Interior Sec. Deb Haaland announces New Mexico gubernatorial bid. Haaland, who served in President Joe Biden's administration, had previously served in Congress.

The former interior secretary in the Biden administration and former Democratic congresswoman is the first declared candidate in the 2026 race.

The former U.S. interior secretary and congresswoman's campaign launch was focused on the cost of living and public safety.

The Biden administration's Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland is throwing her hat in the ring for governor of New Mexico ...