Don’t expect to see any “Heinrich for Governor” campaign signs in New Mexico leading up to the 2026 election. U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich announced Friday he will not to run for governor in 2026 and will remain in the U.

With Sen. Martin Heinrich deciding to stay put in Washington, D.C., the path to the 2026 Democratic nomination for governor becomes more interesting.

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SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — Deb Haaland, who championed conservation and clean energy during her tenure as Interior secretary, is running for the Democratic nomination for governor in New Mexico, the nation’s No. 2 oil production state.

Former U.S. Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland is “preparing” to run for governor of New Mexico in 2026, a campaign spokesperson confirmed to Source NM on Tuesday. If elected, Haaland would be the first Native American person to head the state government in its 113-year history.

Former Interior Secretary Deb Haaland is expected to run for governor of New Mexico, a spokesperson confirmed to KOB 4.

The worst-kept secret in New Mexico is out. Deb Haaland is running for governor. Although Haaland hasn’t formally announced, a spokesperson for the former U.S. interior secretary confirmed Tuesday she is gearing up for a gubernatorial campaign.

“Deb Haaland is of and for New Mexico. She’s a proven leader; she’s created New Mexico jobs, brings people together, and is getting ready to run to be New Mexico’s next governor. She and her team will be focused on listening and solutions that fit the needs of our communities," Forrester said.

Former U.S. Interior Secretary Deb Haaland "preparing" to run for governor of New Mexico, spokesperson confirmed

The Associated Press is reporting that former Interior Secretary Deb Haaland is running for the Democratic nomination for New Mexico governor. When she was confirmed and sworn in as Interior secretary,

Former Interior Secretary Deb Haaland will run to be the next governor of New Mexico, a spokesperson confirmed to The Hill. “Deb Haaland is of and for New Mexico. She’s a proven leader; she’s