Deb Haaland

Deb Haaland is the Democratic nominee for Governor of New Mexico in 2026. She previously served as U.S. Secretary of the Interior under President Biden and as U.S. Representative for New Mexico's 1st congressional district. She won the June 2, 2026 Democratic primary, defeating Bernalillo County District Attorney Sam Bregman. Incumbent Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham is term-limited.