Mayor Frey reacts to Rep. Omar's narrow primary win
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, who backed Rep. Ilhan Omar's opponent Don Samuels, weighed in after Omar squeaked out a narrow victory, in a race that was closer than most imagined.
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, who backed Rep. Ilhan Omar's opponent Don Samuels, weighed in after Omar squeaked out a narrow victory, in a race that was closer than most imagined.
Don Samuels concedes in his close-race with Rep. Ilhan Omar
Challenger Don Samuels conceded Tuesday night despite primary results were closer than most expected.
Challenger Don Samuels conceded Tuesday night despite primary results were closer than most expected.
Primary election day in Minnesota
Despite lower expected turnouts than previous years, Minnesota?s primary elections still offer intrigue in several elections happening throughout the state today. FOX 9 reporters Theo Keith, Paul Blume and Courtney Godfrey have the latest.
Despite lower expected turnouts than previous years, Minnesota?s primary elections still offer intrigue in several elections happening throughout the state today. FOX 9 reporters Theo Keith, Paul Blume and Courtney Godfrey have the latest.
Minnesota primaries offer mix of intrigue
Minnesota primaries are set for Aug. 9, but early voting turnout expectations have so far been low in many key races. FOX 9?s Theo Keith has the latest.
Minnesota primaries are set for Aug. 9, but early voting turnout expectations have so far been low in many key races. FOX 9?s Theo Keith has the latest.
Omar, Samuels duel over public safety, progressive values in Democratic primary
Rep. Ilhan Omar and challenger Don Samuels will face off in a primary on Tuesday for Minnesota's Fifth Congressional District.
Rep. Ilhan Omar and challenger Don Samuels will face off in a primary on Tuesday for Minnesota's Fifth Congressional District.
Omar vs. Samuels: Congressional candidates make final push before primary
Minnesota’s Fifth Congressional District is one of the most progressive congressional districts in the country; and in this Tuesday’s primary election, voters will pick a Democratic nominee for November’s ballot.
Minnesota’s Fifth Congressional District is one of the most progressive congressional districts in the country; and in this Tuesday’s primary election, voters will pick a Democratic nominee for November’s ballot.
Omar vs. Samuels: Congressional candidates make final push before primary
Minnesota?s Fifth Congressional District is one of the most progressive congressional districts in the country; and in this Tuesday?s primary election, voters will pick a Democratic nominee for November?s ballot.
Minnesota?s Fifth Congressional District is one of the most progressive congressional districts in the country; and in this Tuesday?s primary election, voters will pick a Democratic nominee for November?s ballot.
Professor: Primary between Rep. Omar and Samuels is local race to watch in midterm elections
Hamline University political science professor David Schultz says his focus is on the Fifth Congressional District primary between Congresswoman Ilhan Omar and challenger Don Samuels.
Hamline University political science professor David Schultz says his focus is on the Fifth Congressional District primary between Congresswoman Ilhan Omar and challenger Don Samuels.
Rep. Ilhan Omar arrested during abortion rights protest outside Supreme Court
Rep. Ilhan Omar was arrested at a protest outside the Supreme Court today, according to a staff spokesperson.
Rep. Ilhan Omar was arrested at a protest outside the Supreme Court today, according to a staff spokesperson.
Minnesota lawmakers weigh in on solutions to gun violence
After multiple mass shootings over the matter of the last two weeks, Minnesota lawmakers are weighing in on how to stop more violence in America.
After multiple mass shootings over the matter of the last two weeks, Minnesota lawmakers are weighing in on how to stop more violence in America.
Brooklyn Center community honors Daunte Wright with candlelight vigil a year after his death
It's been a year since the shooting death of 20-year-old Daunte Wright in Brooklyn Center. On his ?angelversary,? the community gathered together to celebrate his life. At sunset on Monday, friends, family, and community members held a candlelight vigil to remember Wright.
It's been a year since the shooting death of 20-year-old Daunte Wright in Brooklyn Center. On his ?angelversary,? the community gathered together to celebrate his life. At sunset on Monday, friends, family, and community members held a candlelight vigil to remember Wright.
Rep. Ilhan Omar: Muslim teen superhero Ms. Marvel is 'exciting'
Rep. Ilhan Omar on the addition of a Muslim superhero in Ms. Marvel: "I think it’s really important, especially for young people like my son who are huge fans of superhero movies."
Rep. Ilhan Omar on the addition of a Muslim superhero in Ms. Marvel: "I think it’s really important, especially for young people like my son who are huge fans of superhero movies."
Don Samuels announces Congressional run against Ilhan Omar
No stranger to the residents of Minneapolis, Don Samuels has announced he is running for Minnesota’s fifth district – a Congressional seat currently held strongly by national figure Ilhan Omar.
No stranger to the residents of Minneapolis, Don Samuels has announced he is running for Minnesota’s fifth district – a Congressional seat currently held strongly by national figure Ilhan Omar.
FEC: Omar campaign's ties to husband's firm broke no laws
The U.S. Federal Election Commission has ended its investigation into the relationship between U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar's campaign and her husband's consulting firm.
The U.S. Federal Election Commission has ended its investigation into the relationship between U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar's campaign and her husband's consulting firm.
Rep. Ilhan Omar plays voicemail death threat at news conference
Democratic Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar on Tuesday played a harrowing death threat recently left for her by voicemail, while imploring House Republican leaders to do more to tamp down "anti-Muslim hatred" in their ranks and "hold those who perpetuate it accountable."
Democratic Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar on Tuesday played a harrowing death threat recently left for her by voicemail, while imploring House Republican leaders to do more to tamp down "anti-Muslim hatred" in their ranks and "hold those who perpetuate it accountable."
Rep. Omar proposes creating new federal office to monitor Islamophobia globally
Rep. Ilhan Omar is proposing the federal government create a new office to monitor Islamophobia across the globe.
Rep. Ilhan Omar is proposing the federal government create a new office to monitor Islamophobia across the globe.
Omar asks Biden to stop Line 3; project supporters say 'move on'
U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar and other Democratic congresswomen known as The Squad campaigned in Minneapolis on Friday for their last-ditch request that President Joe Biden stop construction of the Line 3 oil pipeline in northern Minnesota.
U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar and other Democratic congresswomen known as The Squad campaigned in Minneapolis on Friday for their last-ditch request that President Joe Biden stop construction of the Line 3 oil pipeline in northern Minnesota.
Rep. Omar joined by 'Squad' members to oppose Line 3 project
Rep. Ilhan Omar was joined by members of the Congressional group known as "The Squad" for a rally against the Line 3 project on Friday.
Rep. Ilhan Omar was joined by members of the Congressional group known as "The Squad" for a rally against the Line 3 project on Friday.
3 Minneapolis residents sue city over police ballot question
A new lawsuit aims to change the wording on the November ballot regarding police and public safety.
A new lawsuit aims to change the wording on the November ballot regarding police and public safety.
Omar among representatives calling for increase in U.S. refugee admissions
Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar is among a group of congress members calling for President Joe Biden to increase the capacity for the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program amid the crisis in Afghanistan.
Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar is among a group of congress members calling for President Joe Biden to increase the capacity for the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program amid the crisis in Afghanistan.