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nitpicked

(1,015 posts)
Tue Feb 11, 2025, 09:50 AM Feb 11

Haaland jumps into New Mexico governor's race

https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/5136881-haaland-governor-race-new-mexico/

Former Interior Secretary Deb Haaland is formally jumping into the race to become the Land of Enchantment’s governor.

She announced her campaign on Tuesday morning with a video posted online.
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Haaland, a former Democratic congresswoman, often describes herself as a 35th generation New Mexican, citing her membership in the Pueblo of Laguna tribe.

She appears to be well-positioned to win the state, as one of its highest-profile politicians. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) recently told Semafor that he decided not to run.
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Haaland jumps into New Mexico governor's race (Original Post) nitpicked Feb 11 OP
She will be a great Governor duhneece Feb 11 #1
Absolutely, duhneece! I have so much admiration for Deb! Clouds Passing Feb 11 #2
I'm name-dropping but Deb and I are Emergistas duhneece Feb 11 #3
That is amazing! Clouds Passing Feb 11 #4
No, but she'd be the first woman Native Governor duhneece Feb 11 #5
I'm going to do what I can to get Deb elected! Clouds Passing Feb 12 #6
I'm going to see her this Sunday in Las Cruces duhneece Feb 12 #7
Hopefully she'll be making the rounds at the county level. Clouds Passing Feb 12 #8
I know she has a Santa Fe event scheduled nt duhneece Feb 12 #9
I'll look into it. Clouds Passing Feb 12 #10

duhneece

(4,318 posts)
3. I'm name-dropping but Deb and I are Emergistas
Tue Feb 11, 2025, 06:13 PM
Feb 11

We both went through Emerge NM, which trains Democratic women and non-binary folks to run for office.
I’m in awe of Deb.

duhneece

(4,318 posts)
5. No, but she'd be the first woman Native Governor
Tue Feb 11, 2025, 10:12 PM
Feb 11

Two men who were Native were Governor of Oklahoma.

duhneece

(4,318 posts)
7. I'm going to see her this Sunday in Las Cruces
Wed Feb 12, 2025, 06:35 PM
Feb 12

I’m taking a few people. I’m about 75 miles away.

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