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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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  1. CBS News Leans left Factuality: High US
    2 Native American women make history in midterm election

    In New Mexico, former Interior Secretary Deb Haaland was elected governor, making her the first Native American woman elected to lead a U.S. state. In Minnesota, Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan became the first Native American woman senator.

  2. NDTV Center Factuality: High IN
    Native American Woman Senator And The Many Historic Firsts In US Midterms

    Minnesota's Peggy Flanagan became the first Native American woman to be elected to the US Senate.

  3. Hindustan Times Center Factuality: High IN
    From Deb Haaland to Xavier Becerra: 9 candidates who made history in US midterm governor races

    US midterms 2026: Women and minority candidates make history as nine states elect their first Black, Native American, Latino and women governors.

  4. Ibtimes Center Factuality: Mostly factual GB
    Deb Haaland Was Once Homeless and Had $0 Net Worth—Now She's the First Native American Woman Elected Governor

    Deb Haaland wins New Mexico governor's race, becoming the first Native American woman elected governor of a US state after defeating Republican Gregg Hull.

  5. Ibtimes Center Factuality: Mostly factual GB
    'Finally, Diversity': US Midterms Make History With First Gay, Muslim and Native American Leaders

    The 2026 US midterms delivered historic victories for LGBTQ+, Muslim American, Native American, Black and Latina candidates in Senate and governor races.

  6. Ibtimes Center Factuality: Mostly factual GB
    Quick Facts About Deb Haaland: Age, Family, Net Worth, Political Career of New Mexico's First Native American Woman Governor

    Democrat Deb Haaland has won New Mexico's gubernatorial election, making history as the first Native American woman elected governor of a US state and returning to statewide politics.

  7. Breitbart News Right Factuality: Mixed US
    Democrat Deb Haaland Wins New Mexico Governor’s Race

    Former Biden-era Interior Secretary Deb Haaland was elected Governor of New Mexico on Tuesday, defeating Republican Gregg Hull in the southwestern state.

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  8. HuffPost Left Factuality: Mostly factual US
    Deb Haaland Makes History As Country's First Native American Woman Elected Governor

    Haaland will be the first female Native American governor of any U.S. state.

  9. The New York Times Left Factuality: Very high US
    Deb Haaland Is Elected New Mexico’s Governor, a Historic Victory

    The former congresswoman and interior secretary pledged to resist the Trump administration. She will be the nation’s first female Native American governor.

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