Politico reported that Haaland's path to the general election looks pretty clear, considering current New Mexico Democrat Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham is term limited, and Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-N.M., said previously that he would not run for the state's highest office.
While no Republicans have announced they are running yet, former Republican Rep. Yvette Herrell and failed Senate candidate Nella Domenici could still announce bids, according to Politico.