Deb Haaland, former Biden Interior secretary, launches New Mexico governor bid
Originally published by Andrew Howard for Politico
Former Interior Secretary Deb Haaland launched her bid for governor of New Mexico on Tuesday morning, one of the first major political moves for a member of former President Joe Biden’s administration since he left office.
“In Congress and as secretary of the Interior, I’ve fought for our state,” Haaland said on X alongside a video announcing the bid. “I helped New Mexico businesses open their doors, secured clean energy jobs, and worked to bring water and infrastructure projects to rural communities.”
Before becoming the first Native American Cabinet secretary while serving under Biden, Haaland served in the House from 2019 to 2021, and before that she chaired New Mexico’s Democratic Party. As Interior secretary, she oversaw the Biden administration’s moves to cut fossil fuels and boost clean energy.