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New Mexico's Deb Haaland on making history as first Native American woman elected governor
PBS • • general
Key Points:
- Deb Haaland will make history as the first Native American woman to serve as governor of a U.S. state, having previously been interior secretary and one of the first Native American women elected to Congress.
- Haaland plans to address New Mexico’s challenges by focusing on mitigating Medicaid cuts, expanding child tax credits, promoting clean energy to reduce utility costs, and supporting working families.
- She emphasizes the importance of listening to diverse community stakeholders across New Mexico to create transparent and inclusive governance tailored to the state’s varied needs.
- Haaland attributes her victory to hard work, grassroots organizing, and New Mexicans’ desire to continue progressive policies such as universal childcare and early childhood education.
- Reflecting on her experience in Washington, Haaland highlights the value of collaboration and transparency in achieving successful policy outcomes, which she intends to apply as governor.
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