Rep. Ilhan Omar backs Fateh for mayor
U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar endorsed state Sen. Omar Fateh for Minneapolis mayor, the Minnesota Reformer reports. The high‑profile backing comes during Minneapolis’s ongoing 2025 mayoral campaign as early voting is underway ahead of the Nov. 4 election.
Elections
Local Government
📌 Key Facts
- Endorser: U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar (MN-5)
- Endorsed: Minnesota Sen. Omar Fateh
- Race: Minneapolis mayor, with early voting underway for the Nov. 4, 2025 election
📚 Contextual Background
- Minnesota has the largest population of Somalis in the United States.