Interior Secretary Deb HaalandDeb HaalandHaaland makes endorsement in race for her old House seat Senate panel advances Biden’s deputy Interior pick Interior secretary approves new Cherokee constitution providing citizenship rights for freedmen MORE is wading into the race to replace her in Congress, endorsing Democratic candidate Melanie Stansbury to represent New Mexico’s 1st Congressional District. 

“I’m excited to announce my support and endorsement for Melanie Stansbury,” Haaland said in a video posted by Stansbury’s Twitter account Monday. “I know New Mexico and I know that our communities and working families need a leader in Congress who will fight for our public lands, our water and who will be a voice for all New Mexicans.” 

“We need your help to ensure that we hold our majority in the U.S. House so that President BidenJoe BidenBiden’s quiet diplomacy under pressure as Israel-Hamas fighting intensifies Overnight Defense: Administration approves 5M arms sale to Israel | Biden backs ceasefire in call with Netanyahu | Military sexual assault reform push reaches turning point CDC mask update sparks confusion, opposition MORE has the support he needs to fight for New Mexico working families,” Haaland added. 

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The Biden administration official left her seat so she could take the reins of the Interior Department, triggering the special election to replace her. 

The contest is slated for June 1 and voters selected Stansbury, a state representative, as the party’s nominee in March. The Republican candidate in the race is state Sen. Mark Moores. 

The district is typically Democratic, according to a Cook Political Report rating.

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