Deb Haaland, U.S. Secretary of the Interior and former U.S. Representative from New Mexico, posted several messages on her social media account on December 9, 2025. The posts included reminders about Albuquerque's runoff election and calls for local leadership.
In one message dated December 9, 2025, Haaland wrote: "https://t.co/4kGgTjfxL9". In a subsequent post at nearly the same time, she shared: "https://t.co/xeU3abSyc0".
Later that day, Haaland addressed her followers directly regarding Albuquerque’s political landscape: "It's runoff election day in Albuquerque! Local leaders are on the front lines against cruelty from Washington, and we need a leader who will stand with our families – not the Trump administration. Let's keep moving forward and vote to #KeepKeller " (December 9, 2025).
The city of Albuquerque has recently held municipal elections that included a runoff for mayor. Runoff elections occur when no candidate secures a majority in the initial voting round. Incumbent Mayor Tim Keller has previously faced challenges from candidates aligned with different national political figures. Deb Haaland’s endorsement is notable given her status as Secretary of the Interior and her history representing New Mexico in Congress.
