Dem NM governor nominee Deb Haaland endorses Land Commissioner Garcia Richard as running mate

Deb Haaland, the former U.S. Interior secretary who soundly secured the Democratic nomination to be New Mexico’s next governor, on Friday endorsed Commissioner of Public Lands Stephanie Garcia Richard as state party officials prepare to select Haaland’s running mate.

By: Joshua Bowling

Outlets: Source New Mexico

Published: June 26, 2026

Words: 543

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 4 days ago

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Deb Haaland, the former U.S. Interior secretary who soundly secured the Democratic nomination to be New Mexico’s next governor, on Friday endorsed Commissioner of Public Lands Stephanie Garcia Richard for lieutenant governor as state party officials prepare to select Haaland’s running mate.

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