Who is Deb Haaland and what is Haaland running on in the 2026 New Mexico Governor race?
Deb Haaland (D) is the heavy favorite in the 2026 New Mexico Governor race, with about a 93% chance of winning, according to Kalshi on Sept 29.
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Deb Haaland is the Democratic candidate for New Mexico governor. U.S. Secretary of the Interior 2021-2025; U.S. Representative for NM-1 2019-2021; member of Laguna Pueblo. Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
The race
Chance of winning: Kalshi, Sept 29
- The seat: Open seat (Michelle Lujan Grisham term-limited).
- Rating: Solid D (Cook).
- Polling: Haaland 49, Hull 43 (Research & Polling Inc., Aug 21 to 28, 2026).
Why Haaland is ahead
- New Mexico leans Democratic and Haaland has a huge money edge ($11.1M vs $474K).
- Haaland, the former Interior Secretary, won the primary with 72% and has broad tribal endorsements.
- Hull, a moderate mayor who rejected MAGA labels, keeps polls closer than ratings suggest (within 6 in Aug; McLaughlin had 46 to 45).
What Haaland is running on
- Climate. Calls climate and the environment the most important issue.
- Oil and gas. Says oil and gas will keep playing a role in NM’s economy.
- Child care. Build on NM’s universal child care.
- Healthcare. Preventive health to bring down healthcare costs.
In Haaland’s own words
“The climate and the environment are absolutely the most important issue, if we don’t have our Earth, we don’t have anything.”
“Oil and gas has played a role for a long time and will continue to play a role.”
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