Former Interior Secretary Deb Haaland announced her candidacy for governor of New Mexico, aiming to succeed term-limited Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham (D-NM) in 2026.

Haaland, who served in Congress and former President Joe Biden’s administration, released a video Tuesday announcing her bid, detailing her record in Washington. She had been speculated as a contender for the race for weeks leading up to her announcement.

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