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Ilhan Omar Endorses Omar Fateh in Minneapolis Mayor's Race

Her backing introduces a potential organizing and fundraising lift for the challenger as the Nov. 4 ranked-choice election nears.

Overview

  • The Minneapolis congresswoman endorsed the state senator on Sunday, praising his commitment to public safety, housing and affordability.
  • Fateh welcomed the support and said he is running to make the city work for residents who feel left out by the status quo.
  • Incumbent Mayor Jacob Frey is backed by Gov. Tim Walz and Sen. Amy Klobuchar in his bid for a third term.
  • The race uses ranked-choice voting on Nov. 4, with Frey, Fateh, Rev. DeWayne Davis and Jazz Hampton mounting the major campaigns.
  • CBS Minnesota reports the state DFL rescinded the Minneapolis DFL’s earlier endorsement of Fateh, and his campaign has faced criticism for continuing to label materials as “DFL endorsed.”