Ilhan Omar Primary Challenger 2024. Ilhan omar of minnesota has won her democratic primary, handily defeating challenger don samuels, the associated press projected tuesday night. Omar's victory in minnesota's 5th congressional district is a win for the progressive squad, which lost two other members in primaries this year following heavy spending by groups affiliated with the pro.
Click here for more detailed results. Ilhan omar got a prominent democratic primary challenger sunday when former minneapolis city council member don samuels announced he’ll try once again to unseat her after coming close in 2022.