Meet Deb Haaland: The New Mexico Democratic candidate in governor’s race, who used to make salsa to make ends meet
etimes.in / Jun 04, 2026, 13:29 (IST)
Deb Haaland, a history-making Native American leader and former Interior Secretary, is now vying to become New Mexico's governor. Her journey from a struggling single mother making salsa to survive to a national political figure highlights resilience. If elected, she'll be the first Native American woman to hold a state governorship, a significant milestone for Indigenous representation.