Ilhan Omar secured her primary win in Minnesota’s 5th District against Don Samuels with a 56.2%-42.9% lead. Omar, part of the progressive ‘Squad,’ emphasized themes of housing and healthcare rights in her victory speech. Fundraising played a crucial role, with Omar raising $6.2 million compared to Samuels’ $1.4 million. Omar will now face Republican Dalia Al-Aqidi.
