Ilhan Omar wins Minnesota Democratic primary by landslide
10:28, 12/08/2026, WednesdayU: Update: 10:28, 12/08/2026, Wednesday
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US Representative Ilhan Omar US Representative Ilhan Omar secured a decisive victory in Minnesota's 5th Congressional District Democratic primary on Tuesday, capturing more than 80 percent of the vote against several challengers as she seeks a fifth term representing the Minneapolis-centered seat in the US Congress.
US Representative Ilhan Omar won the Democratic primary for Minnesota's 5th Congressional District on Tuesday by a commanding margin, according to projections from American media outlets, securing her position as the party's nominee for a fifth term in the Minneapolis-centered seat. The four-term congresswoman captured more than 80 percent of the vote with over 95 percent of ballots counted, according to CBS News.
Unofficial results showed Omar leading with 122,640 votes, placing her far ahead of her nearest competitor, according to the New York Times. The decisive win positions her to defend the seat in the upcoming general election.
Challenger Field
Omar's opponents in the Democratic contest included Julie Trang Le, a former federal prosecutor who received 10,201 votes, and Latonya T. Reeves, who garnered 9,131 votes. Abena McKenzie and Nate Schluter also appeared on the ballot but failed to gain significant traction against the incumbent, results showed.
Republican Contest
In the Republican primary for the same congressional seat, John Nagel was projected to win with 52.1 percent of the vote, according to US media reports. The outcome sets the stage for a general election contest in a district that has historically favored Democratic candidates.