Ilhan Omar Wins Democratic Primary in Minnesota's 5th District with 56.2%

Aug 14, 2024, 02:42 AM

Representative Ilhan Omar has won the Democratic primary for the U.S. House in Minnesota's 5th Congressional District on August 14. Despite initial delays in reporting results, Omar secured a decisive victory over her primary challenger, Don Samuels, with 56.2% of the vote compared to Samuels' 43%. This victory marks Omar's continued political success as a member of the progressive 'Squad,' despite challenges faced by other members of the group in recent elections. Omar's win was confirmed by the Associated Press with 99% of the votes counted, reinforcing her position in the heavily Democratic district.