Deb Haaland Announces Debate Ahead of 2026 Democratic Primary Election

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – New Mexico Gubernatorial Candidate Deb Haaland will participate in a debate ahead of the 2026 Democratic primary election. The announcement comes after Haaland agreed to the debate in September 2025.  

The debate will be hosted by Dukes Up and air statewide on PBS. It will be held on May 2, 2026 at CNM’s Smith Brasher Auditorium and is free to the public. 

“I am excited to share my agenda with New Mexicans. From standing up to Donald Trump to lowering costs to expanding access to health care, I have the most experience of any candidate running for governor. I look forward to meeting my opponent on the stage and letting voters decide,” Haaland said.