Ms. Haaland, one of the first former cabinet officials in the Biden administration to announce a run for office, would be the first Native American woman to serve as governor of a state.

Former Interior Secretary Deb Haaland formerly announced her candidacy for New Mexico's governor on Tuesday, attempting to become the first Native American to become governor of a state.

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Deb Haaland has formally launched her campaign to run for governor in New Mexico. Haaland made the announcement Tuesday in a launch video focused on the cost of living, public safety and emphasizing what the campaign describes as “the importance of listening to communities in New Mexico.”