Ilhan Omar projected winner of Democratic primary in Minnesota's 5th district
Minnesota Congresswoman Ilhan Omar has secured the Democratic nomination for reelection in the 2026 primary, CBS News projects.
Ilhan Omar is projected to win the Democratic primary in Minnesota's 5th congressional district, according to CBS News. The 5th district, which Omar has represented since 2018, is the most Democratic in both Minnesota and the nation. Omar secured over 80% of the votes, winning her last general election by 50 percentage points and the 2024 primary by 13 points.
This year marks the first time she didn't face a major primary opponent. In the Republican primary, John Nagel is projected to win with 52.1% of the vote. Omar has faced numerous controversies and attacks, including a recent incident where an HSI agent was spotted outside her town hall event. Despite these challenges, her popularity in the district remains strong.
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