Deb Haaland: “Tonight, in our nation’s 250th year, I stand before you as the first Native American woman elected governor in U.S.…”

I really, I’m grateful that I have this opportunity … I just hope that I can help folks to see that hard work still means something. That anyone can be a leader regardless of where you come from or how much money you do or don’t have.

My story is a lot like many New Mexicans — humble beginnings.

Let’s be clear: Universal childcare is an economic driver for our state. It creates jobs, it allows parents to have the jobs that they need to have. Everyone deserves to have a living wage.

I can’t say why people are coming out to vote and why people want to build this momentum in New Mexico for Democrats, but it’s happening.