Rep. Ilhan Omar, a member of the ‘Squad’, successfully defended her seat in Minnesota’s 5th Congressional District, defeating a primary challenge from Don Samuels. This victory comes as other ‘Squad’ members have faced primary defeats, highlighting the shifting political landscape within the Democratic party.
Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar, a prominent member of the progressive “Squad,” faces her own primary election on Tuesday, a week after fellow Squad member Cori Bush lost her re-nomination bid in Missouri. Omar’s challenger, Don Samuels, claims to have seen a fundraising surge following Bush’s defeat, while Omar is considered the favorite in the race.
Following President Biden’s announcement that he will not seek re-election in 2024, members of the progressive ‘Squad’ in the House of Representatives have quickly thrown their support behind Vice President Kamala Harris as the Democratic nominee. Representatives Ilhan Omar, Jamaal Bowman, and Cori Bush have all publicly endorsed Harris, while Representatives Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Rashida Tlaib have yet to comment on the matter.
Rep. Cori Bush, a member of the progressive ‘Squad’ facing a competitive primary election, has secured endorsements from House Democratic leadership. The endorsements come as Bush faces criticism for her stance on Israel and amid investigations into her campaign finances. This endorsement follows the recent defeat of fellow ‘Squad’ member Rep. Jamaal Bowman in his New York primary, a loss attributed to his anti-Israel positions.
