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Deb Haaland (Laguna Pueblo) rose from a New Mexico Democratic Party organizer to the House of Representatives then to President Joe Biden’s cabinet. She made history every step of the way and rode that momentum to now lead the state New Mexico as governor. We’ll hear from Gov.-elect Haaland about her historic win and how she intends to keep that momentum going.
While Haaland’s election earned international headlines, some other Indigenous candidates made notable gains. We’ll hear from first-time elected leaders in Washington and Arkansas.
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Deb Haaland (Laguna Pueblo), New Mexico governor-elect
Jacob Allen (Chickasaw Nation), Arkansas state representative-elect for District 10
Chelsea Dimas (Nahua and Purépecha), Washington state representative-elect for District 14
Renee Hernandez Greenfield (Cochiti Pueblo, San Ildefonso Pueblo, Taos Pueblo descendent), Washington state representative-elect for District 26
Break 1 Music: Leader’s Honor Song (song) Jay Begaye (artist) Night of the Northern Lights (album)
Break 2 Music: Zombies Ate My Natives (song) Tall Paul (artist) Ghoulash (album)
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