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Democrat Rep. Ilhan Omar, a member of the far-left ‘Squad,’ has learned her fate as Minnesota held its primary elections on Tuesday.

Omar has officially won her race in the Minneapolis-area 5th District seat against a repeat challenge from former Minneapolis City Council member Don Samuels, a more centrist liberal whom she only narrowly defeated in the 2022 primary.

“I am honored that my community voted to *send me back to Congress*. Tonight’s victory shows that the Fifth District believes in the collective values we are fighting for in Washington. Whether it’s universal school meals, student debt cancellation, climate action, or a just foreign policy that reflects our values – the Fifth District showed tonight that we want to drive the nation toward a better future,” Omar tweeted.

“We have a lot to be proud of. We brought home $54 million for local projects that will improve the lives of generations to come. We passed the most impactful pieces of legislation in decades. And our work is far from over. From protecting reproductive healthcare to reforming the Supreme Court to ending the genocide in Gaza to combatting the climate crisis–we will continue to fight for a more just world,” she added.

“Tonight, special interests lost and our movement won. Thank you to everyone who was a part of it. Every single person who contributed made this moment possible. This seat is for all of us. I will continue to take our hopes and dreams to the People’s House. I am committed to doing everything possible to unite the district to win big in November and ensure Vice President Harris and Governor Walz are elected as the next President and Vice President of the United States. But tonight we celebrate,” she added in several tweets.

“Our campaign is not just about winning an election. It’s about making a real difference in the
lives of working families. I’m deeply honored to have the support of these unions and their members as we gather momentum for the Aug. 13 primary,” Samuels said in a statement before the election on Tuesday night.

He pointed out that Omar was increasingly breaking from Biden and other Democrats on key issues.

“Unlike my opponent, who was one of only six Democrats to oppose Joe Biden’s historic infrastructure bill, I’m committed to going to Washington to collaborate with the president and my colleagues in Congress. Together, we can pass legislation that creates jobs and opportunities, not just make a point,” Samuels added.

The United Steelworkers (USW) represents 1.2 million workers and retirees throughout the country, while the International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE) represents over 400,000 workers in the United States and Canada. Union members who supported Samuels characterized Omar as too divisive.

“We support Don because our members deserve and expect representation focused on improving the lives of working people instead of political grandstanding and division,” said business manager Jason George, a member of the IUOE’s Local 49, which is in Omar’s district. “When Rep. Omar voted against President Biden’s historic infrastructure package, it sent a clear message to our members that it was time for new leadership in the Fifth District.”

Omar is one of the few members of the progressive House “Squad” who must compete in a difficult primary. This is due in part to the fundraising efforts of outside organizations who support the members’ steadfast progressive views, particularly those regarding the Gaza War.

Despite Samuels being a vocal critic of Israel, the American Israel Public Affairs Committee has largely refrained from supporting him, causing significant frustration on his part, the Examiner noted.

Also, Omar has a clear fundraising advantage over Samuels, having raised nearly $5 million compared to Samuels’s $775,000 as of mid-April, according to the MinnPost.

After trailing Omar by just 2.1 percent in the 2022 primary, Samuels’ polling appears much tighter this time around. His campaign released a Victoria Research poll in February that found 519 Democratic voters in Minnesota’s 5th congressional district to be 41 percent in favor of Omar and Samuels. The remaining 18% are either not sure yet or intend to vote in the primary over the summer for a candidate other than Omar or Samuels.

“This poll supports what we already know: We can beat Rep. Ilhan Omar. We talk to exhausted voters around the district every day on the campaign trail, and we hear over and over again how sick and tired they are of the division and dysfunction that define Washington today,” Samuels said in a statement regarding the results.

“Sadly, many feel that the congresswoman is contributing to this dysfunction and are ready for new leadership focused on building common ground to deliver results for families and working people in the Fifth Congressional District and around the country,” Samuels added.

Omar “encouraged an uncommitted vote in Minnesota’s presidential primary and did not even bother to vote” on Super Tuesday last month, according to Samuels’ campaign.

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