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Ilhan Omar wins Minnesota's 5th Congressional District race, CBS News projects
CBS News projected the win as Omar held about 76.5% of the vote, extending her lead in the district despite a federal investigation.
- On Tuesday, Progressive Congresswoman Ilhan Omar won reelection, defeating her Republican challenger to secure another term representing Minnesota's Fifth Congressional District.
- Her victory follows renewed scrutiny regarding allegations of marriage and immigration fraud, which the Department of Homeland Security is currently investigating.
- Critics allege Omar's 2009 marriage to Ahmed Nur Said Elmi was arranged to facilitate his immigration status, claiming he was her brother; she was Islamically married to Ahmed Hirsi at the time.
- Records reportedly listed Omar as 17 when her father received citizenship, though critics allege she was 18, which would have required independent citizenship pursuit after immigrating at approximately 12 years old.
- A family friend told the New York Post that Elmi, who described himself as "queer," wore tight-fitting "female" clothing, which reportedly angered Hirsi amid the broader allegations.
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Somalia: Ilhan Omar Wins Fifth Term in U.S. House, Defeating Republican Challenger in Minnesota
Minneapolis, Minn. -- Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar has won reelection to the U.S. House, defeating Republican challenger John Nagel to secure a fifth term representing Minnesota's 5th Congressional District.
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NEWS HEADLINES: Minn.: Ilhan Omar wins decisive victory in House reelection race – One America News Network
Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) speaks during a mark up meeting with the House Budget Committee on Capitol Hill on May 16, 2025 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images) OAN Staff Addie Davis6:07 PM – Wednesday, November 4, 2026 United States Representative Ilhan Omar won her reelection bid for Minnesota’s Fifth Congressional District, decisively defeating her GOP opponent. With 100% of the vote counted for Tuesday’s election, Omar (D-Mi…
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