In decisive victory, Haaland pitches ‘a better New Mexico’ as Dem nominee for governor

Deb Haaland declares victory in her June 2, 2026 Democratic primary race for governor of New Mexico.

By: Joshua Bowling

Outlets: Source New Mexico

Published: June 3, 2026

Words: 931

Last Updated: 1 month, 3 weeks ago

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Former U.S. Interior Secretary Deb Haaland, a Laguna Pueblo member who previously served in Congress, took the stage to thunderous applause Tuesday evening after polling results showed she had soundly defeated Bernalillo County District Attorney Sam Bregman in Tuesday’s primary race to become the Democratic nominee for New Mexico governor.

“I’m a single mom. I’ve lived paycheck to paycheck. I survived off of SNAP and WIC. I’m over 35 years sober. I started school …

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