Deb Haaland Makes History as First Native American Woman Elected Governor of New Mexico
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Via Red Lake Nation News
ALBUQUERQUE, NM - Deb Haaland (Laguna Pueblo) added another "first" to her résumé on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, when she became the first Native American woman elected governor of a U.S. state. A Democrat, Haaland defeated her Republican opponent, Greg Hull, the former mayor of Rio Rancho, New Mexico, who served from 2014 until April 2026. Haaland beat Hull by 14% percentage points 57% t...
