Elections

These 9 candidates for governor just made history November 4, 20265:00 AM ET

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Maham Javaid

New Mexico Democratic gubernatorial candidate Deb Haaland (center) speaks to the media during the New Mexico Democratic Party Election Night celebration at the Route 66 Hotel-Casino after being elected as governor on November 03, 2026, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Haaland becomes the first Native American woman to be elected as governor in U.S. history. Sam Wasson/Getty Images hide caption

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