Deb Haaland Is Elected New Mexico’s Governor, a Historic Victory

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The former congresswoman and interior secretary pledged to resist the Trump administration. Haaland will be the first female Native American governor of any U.S. Covered by 8 outlets: 4 lean left, 3 are centre, 1 lean right.
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