Former U.S. Interior Secretary Deb Haaland wins the Democratic nomination for governor in New Mexico, according to multiple outlets’ projections. The result comes in the race to succeed Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham. NBC News reports Haaland’s primary win as projected, while The Hill cites Decision Desk HQ projection. The New York Times describes the win as a major step toward making history, noting that Haaland would become the first Native American woman elected governor if she wins the general election. The articles also frame the victory as a significant milestone for representation in state executive office, given her background and leadership experience at the federal level. In Tuesday-night remarks and coverage highlighted by The Hill, Haaland celebrates the primary outcome in Albuquerque’s Old Town neighborhood. With the Democratic nomination secured, Haaland moves to the general election, where she will face the nominee from the opposing party, as determined by that party’s selection process. The sources agree on the primary outcome and the historical significance associated with her potential election as governor.