Deb Haaland, a former Democratic House member and Interior secretary under Joe Biden, launched a run for New Mexico governor on Tuesday.
Haaland would be the nation’s first Native American woman to serve as a governor if she is elected to succeed term-limited Democratic Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham, herself a former House lawmaker.
In a video message kicking off her campaign, Haaland emphasized kitchen table issues, pledging to lower costs and make rent and house affordable. “New Mexico is rich in tradition and spirit,’’ she said. “Rich in natural resources. So why can’t our families pay our bills?”
