Deb Haaland Wins New Mexico Governor’s Race, Makes History as First Native American Woman Governor in US

Former US Interior Secretary Deb Haaland has won the New Mexico gubernatorial election, becoming the first Native American woman elected governor in American history. The Democratic candidate defeated Republican Gregg Hull in the November 3, 2026 election, marking a historic milestone for Indigenous representation in American politics. The Associated Press called the race for Haaland…