Deb Haaland, former U.S. interior secretary, is projected to win the Democratic primary for governor of New Mexico, according to Decision Desk HQ.
Haaland’s victory positions her to succeed Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham, who is not seeking re-election. If elected, she would become the first Native American woman to hold the state’s highest office.
Haaland celebrated her projected victory Tuesday night at a historic plaza in Albuquerque’s Old Town neighborhood, according to reports. Her campaign has focused on issues such as environmental protection, economic development, and Native American affairs.
The general election race is now set, with Haaland facing Republican candidates vying for the governorship in November.
Jon Ross Myers is the executive editor and publisher of the Mississippi News Network, Mississippi's largest digital only media company. He can be reached at editor@tippahnews.com
