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The Meaning Behind Deb Haaland’s Historic Primary Win

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The Meaning Behind Deb Haaland’s Historic Primary Win

Native Vote 2026 Deb Haaland’s decisive victory in New Mexico’s Democratic gubernatorial primary this week was a political milestone. For many Native people, it was also something more personal — the latest chapter in a story that began long before she entered politics. Beginning in July 2022, Haaland (Laguna Pueblo) and Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs…

by Levi Rickert June 7, 2026June 7, 2026

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