Former Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland secured the Democratic nomination for New Mexico governor on June 2, positioning her to potentially become the first Native American female governor in U.S. history. Haaland, who previously made history as the first Native American Cabinet secretary, won the primary against District Attorney Sam Bregman. Running in a state considered "likely Democrat" by election analysts, Haaland's victory makes her the second major party gubernatorial nominee of Native American descent. Her campaign, which embraced a liberal platform and emphasized resistance to the previous administration, has positioned her favorably for the general election.