Deb Haaland Becomes First Indigenous Woman Elected U.S. Governor

Democrat Deb Haaland made history on Nov. 3, 2026, becoming the first Indigenous woman elected governor of a U.S. state after defeating Republican Gregg Hull in New Mexico. Haaland received 57.25% of the vote, compared with 42.75% for Hull, according to unofficial election results. Hull, a former three-term mayor of Rio Rancho, campaigned on gradually […]

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