As Predicted, Interior Secretary Deb Haaland Secures Democratic Nomination for New Mexico Governor

Haaland, who is seeking to become the first Native American woman to serve as a governor, secured her party’s nomination in Tuesday’s primary election.

Democrat Deb Haaland would be the first female Native American governor if she is elected this fall.Rob Schumacher / USA Today Network via Imagn Images

Former Interior Secretary Deb Haaland has emerged victorious in the Democratic primary for New Mexico governor, advancing to the general election as she seeks to make history as the first Native American …