Deb Haaland
Former U.S. Secretary of the Interior · Democratic · New Mexico
Deb Haaland is a former U.S. Interior Secretary and congresswoman, and the Democratic nominee in New Mexico’s open 2026 race for governor.
Profile last updated Jul 7, 2026 · Center Field Politics
Scout's Report
A history-making former Cabinet secretary and congresswoman with a national profile on public-lands and tribal issues.
Core Strength
National name recognition, executive experience, and a strong Democratic base.
Core Weakness
A record on energy and public lands that Republicans will contest in an energy-producing state.
Recent Action
Won the Democratic nomination for governor of New Mexico for the open 2026 seat.
Key Metrics
- Reliability
- 96%
- Documented Controversies
- 0
- Funding Secured
- $60M
Roll-call or session participation — did they show up?
Official ethics findings or court records only.
Federal conservation and infrastructure funding directed to New Mexico during her tenure (absolute).
Where They Stand
Stances on the issues many voters care most about. Where a candidate has not given a clear answer we mark it "Mixed / Partial" or "Unclear" rather than guess. Positions are drawn from official records and bias-labeled news sources; they are descriptive only and are never scored.
Environment—Supports45
Climate protections and regulation versus fewer climate-related regulations on industry.
A leading advocate for conservation, clean energy, and public-lands protection.
Healthcare—Supports4
Expanding healthcare coverage for all versus expanding market-based, private insurance.
Supports expanding coverage and protecting the Affordable Care Act.
Second Amendment—Supports4
New firearm regulations versus no new firearm regulations.
Supports expanded background checks and firearm-safety measures.
Immigration—Supports4
Pathways to citizenship versus a closed-border approach.
Supports comprehensive reform with a pathway to citizenship.
Roe v. Wade—Supports4
Protecting access to abortion versus restricting access to abortion.
Supports abortion-access protections.
National Security—Mixed / Partial4
Whether diplomacy or military strength should be the primary national-security priority.
Has emphasized diplomacy and congressional authorization; no clear position on the 2025 strikes.
Party Loyalty
Party-line alignment on major recorded votes.