Democrat Deb Haaland won the New Mexico governor’s race. She defeated Republican Gregg Hull.
The Associated Press called the race at 10:40 p.m. Eastern Time. Haaland led with about 57 percent of the vote.
Haaland becomes the first Native American woman elected governor in US history. She is a citizen of Laguna Pueblo.
A historic first for New Mexico
Haaland is 65 and a former US interior secretary. She was the first Indigenous person to lead a cabinet department.
Hull was a three-term former mayor of Rio Rancho. He was a businessman.
Haaland succeeds Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham, who could not run again because of term limits. The office stays in Democratic hands.
Haaland takes office on January 1, 2027. Her running mate Stephanie Garcia Richard was elected lieutenant governor.
What is confirmed: Haaland won the race. Hull lost. She becomes the first Native American woman elected governor in US history.
