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Native Vote. Deb Haaland’s campaign for governor continues to gain momentum, with a historic show of support: in less than 24 hours after the New Mexico Secretary of State opened the nominating petition portal, 2,505 New Mexicans signed on to support her candidacy—setting a new state record.
“This year I visited every county in the state and my vision to lower costs, improve education, make healthcare available and affordable, and tackle our crime issues is resonating with New Mexicans. I’m proud to have resounding support of the New Mexicans who signed the petition to help me get on the ballot,” said Deb Haaland.
In the first six months of her campaign, Haaland visited all 33 counties, connecting directly with voters in their communities. She stood with Creamland Dairy workers and their union to advocate for fair wages and benefits, supported efforts to retain physicians in the state by championing higher salaries for resident doctors, and joined community events to raise awareness about fentanyl and provide hygiene kits to unhoused individuals.
Haaland’s campaign has secured more than 100 endorsements, including those from U.S. Senator Ben Ray Luján, U.S. Representatives Melanie Stansbury, Gabe Vasquez, and Teresa Leger Fernández, as well as former U.S. Senator Tom Udall. Key organizations have also backed her, including Common Defense, Conservation Voters of New Mexico, and New Mexico Native Vote.
Running on a people-powered platform, Haaland brings unmatched experience and resilience to the race. From her early days as a single mother living paycheck to paycheck to achieving 35 years of sobriety, serving in Congress, and leading the U.S. Department of the Interior, Haaland is positioning herself as the most qualified candidate to confront New Mexico’s challenges—and to stand strong against efforts to roll back progress under a potential return of the Trump Administration.
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