Talking Points: Ilhan Omar Challenger Lacy Johnson Discusses Violence In The State's 5th DistrictMinnesota's fifth Congressional district is the most Democratic Congressional District in the state, with the nonpartisan Cook report ranking it as a plus 26 -- meaning there are 26% more Democrats than Republicans.
Talking Points: Are Progressives Excited Enough To Vote For Joe Biden?The election is just over eight weeks away and even though the President is trailing in the polls, Democrats are insisting they are not overconfident.
Man Charged With Threatening Gov. Tim Walz: 'We’re Gonna Put Your Dead Body In That Building'A warrant has been issued for the arrest of Shawn Peter Simonson, 51, who’s charged with threatening Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz.
Ilhan Omar Vows To Keep Fighting While Savoring Big Primary WinRep. Ilhan Omar savored a decisive primary victory Wednesday, saying she plans to use her organization to keep President Donald Trump from carrying Minnesota and to keep fighting for deep structural change in America during her second term in Congress.
All Eyes On Omar, Melton-Meaux In 5th District Primary ElectionRep. Ilhan Omar is about to learn whether voters in her Minneapolis-area congressional district support the mix of confrontational, anti-Trump progressivism and celebrity that she brings to the job.
Campaign Legal Center Files FEC Complaint Against Antone Melton-MeauxDays before Minnesota's primary election, another complaint has been filed by the Federal Election Commission against Antone Melton-Meaux.
1 Week Before Primary, Rhetoric Heats Up Between Rep. Ilhan Omar, Challenger Antone Melton-MeauxMinnesota Congresswoman Ilhan Omar and her leading opponent, Antone Melton-Meaux, held dueling news conferences Wednesday.
DFL Files Federal Elections Complaint Against Ilhan Omar Challenger Antone Melton-MeauxWith one week until the primary, Minnesota's DFL Party has filed a federal elections complaint against Congresswoman Ilhan Omar's Democratic challenger.
Gov. Walz Endorses Ilhan Omar And Incumbent DFL U.S Representatives Ahead Of Minnesota PrimaryAs the Minnesota primary fast approaches, Gov. Tim Walz and Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan announced they will endorsing the incumbent DFL congressional representatives for reelection.
'The Truths I Tell Are An Inconvenience': Rep. Ilhan Omar Unapologetic, Unfazed In Her Quest For 2nd TermMinnesota Representative Ilhan Omar is one of the highest-profile members of Congress. The Democrat swept to victory in the fifth District two years ago, but now faces a well-funded challenger in next month's primary.
Ilhan Omar Attack Ad Goes After $1.1M In Campaign Funds Paid To Her Husband's FirmCongresswoman Ilhan Omar is facing a challenge from fellow Democrat Antone Melton-Meaux in one of the most closely-watched congressional primaries in the country -- and a new TV ad making serious claims against her.
Ilhan Omar, Keith Ellison Among Muslim American Officials To Endorse Joe BidenSeveral prominent Muslim American elected officials endorsed Joe Biden for president in a letter organized by Emgage Action ahead of an online summit that starts Monday and features the presumptive Democratic nominee.
Rep. Ilhan Omar Says 'Status Quo' Giving Challenger Antone Melton-Meaux Fundraising DominanceAt least five Democrats are running for Minnesota’s fifth Congressional District seat, which is currently held by Rep. Ilhan Omar.
Minnesota Leaders Remember John Lewis' Voice, Persistence, And LegacyRep. John Lewis, a Civil Rights leader and longtime congressman, passed away in Atlanta late Friday night.