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These 9 candidates for governor just made history

Nov 4, 2026 · Maham Javaid

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These 9 candidates for governor just made history
New Mexico Democratic gubernatorial candidate Deb Haaland (center) speaks to the media during the New Mexico Democratic Party Election Night celebration at the Route 66 Hotel-Casino after being elected as governor on November 03, 2026, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Haaland becomes the first Native Ame
New Mexico Democratic gubernatorial candidate Deb Haaland (center) speaks to the media during the New Mexico Democratic Party Election Night celebration at the Route 66 Hotel-Casino after being elected as governor on November 03, 2026, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Haaland becomes the first Native Ame

Voters on Tuesday elected the nation's first Black woman governor and the nation's first Native American woman governor.

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