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.

The former congresswoman and U.S. interior secretary talks about how her lived experiences — including her financial struggles as a single mother — have shaped her politics.

Former Interior Secretary and New Mexico congresswoman Deb Haaland made a long-rumored run for governor official early Tuesday morning, posting a two-minute video announcing her intent to be the

Deb Haaland officially launched her campaign Tuesday for governor of the Land of Enchantment two weeks after she announced her run for the office. Leading up to the campaign launch, she teased the campaign announcement on social media in a few videos saying,

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.”

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.

Then-Interior Secretary Deb Haaland during a hearing in Washington last year. Mariam Zuhaib/AP Former Interior Secretary Deb Haaland launched her long-expected campaign Tuesday to be New Mexico’s next governor.