Key facts
- Deb Haaland won the Democratic primary for New Mexico Governor.
- Haaland is a former Interior secretary.
- She aims to be the first Native American woman governor.
Deb Haaland has taken a significant step toward potentially becoming the first Native American woman to serve as a state governor. She secured the Democratic nomination in New Mexico's gubernatorial race by winning the primary election. Haaland previously served as the U.S. Secretary of the Interior.