Obama announces endorsement of Deb Haaland for New Mexico governor

Brady KnoxOctober 7, 2026

Former President Barack Obama endorsed Deb haaland in the New Mexico gubernatorial race, where she is competing against Republican Gregg Hull. Obama, who usually is discreet with campaign endorsements, has a longstanding history of support for Haaland, including her participation in organizing his 2008 campaign. She expressed gratitude to Obama publicly on social media for his backing. It appears there may be some inaccuracies in the data provided. Deb haaland is a U.S. Congresswoman representing New Mexico’s 1st congressional district and currently serves as the Secretary of the Interior. She has not announced a candidacy for governor of New Mexico.Additionally, former President Barack Obama has not publicly endorsed her in any gubernatorial race, as she is not a candidate for that position.

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Former President Barack Obama endorsed Deb Haaland in the New Mexico gubernatorial race, in which she is running against Republican Gregg Hull.

Obama is typically reserved in his campaign endorsements but has a long track record of boosting Haaland. She has openly boasted about her start in politics organizing for Obama’s 2008 campaign, something she reaffirmed in her statement on social media thanking the former president.