US EditionOmar passes on Senate run in Minnesota, seeking reelection
- U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar declared on Thursday her plan to seek reelection to the House in 2026.
- Omar chose to run for reelection rather than join the race for U.S. Senate, which opened up after Tina Smith announced retirement.
- Minnesota's 5th Congressional District, which encompasses Minneapolis and some suburbs, is a reliably Democratic stronghold.
- Omar stated, "Our campaign is ready to build on our successful grassroots organizing efforts to have a record turnout."
- Having won her current term with nearly 75% of the vote, Omar will seek a fifth term in the House of Representatives.
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Omar passes on Senate run in Minnesota, seeking reelection
Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) announced on Thursday that she would be seeking reelection in the House in Minnesota, ending speculation over whether she would mount a Senate run for retiring Sen. Tina Smith’s (D-Minn.) seat. “At a time when our rights are under attack, it is more important than ever to fight back against the…
Ilhan Omar Announces Decision On Senate Run
With Minnesota’s open Senate seat drawing interest from high-profile names on both sides of the aisle, Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) has made her decision — and it’s not a bid for higher office. The progressive congresswoman confirmed Thursday that she will seek reelection to her U.S. House seat, opting out of what could become one of the most competitive Senate primaries in the country. Her choice comes as the race to replace retiring Sen. Tina Smith …
Omar will run for reelection to House seat, skipping Senate contest after Smith’s retirement
Democratic U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar announced Thursday that she will for reelection to her House seat next year, ruling out a bid for U.S. Senate in the wake of Sen. Tina Smith’s retirement. In a comment provided to Forum News Service, Omar said she looks forward to continuing work for the people of Minnesota’s 5th Congressional District, which represents all of Minneapolis and parts of Anoka and Ramsey counties. “At a time when our rights are under…
Rep. Ilhan Omar announces run for reelection, not open Senate seat
This story comes to you from MPR News through a partnership with Sahan Journal.Democratic U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar declared her intention Thursday to run for reelection for her current House seat next year — taking her out of the mix for a statewide race. Omar’s decision to run for reelection means she will not seek the opportunity to replace Sen. Tina Smith, a fellow Democrat who is retiring after 2026. Omar had left the door open to a Senate run. …
Rep. Ilhan Omar will run for US House, not Senate
ST. PAUL — U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar announced Thursday morning that she will be running for U.S. House come 2026, ruling out a bid for U.S. Senate. In a comment provided to Forum News Service, Omar said she looks forward to continuing work for the people of Minnesota’s 5th Congressional District, which represents all of Minneapolis and parts of Anoka and Ramsey counties. “At a time when our rights are under attack, it is more important than ever to …
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