Ilhan Omar faces primary rematch from Don Samuels in Minnesota

Progressive US Rep. Ilhan Omar, a member of "the squad," is facing a prominent Democratic primary challenger, former Minneapolis City Council member Don Samuels, who narrowly lost to her in 2022. Samuels criticizes Omar for her divisiveness and conflict, particularly regarding her comments on the Israeli government's handling of the conflict with Hamas. The future of policing and public safety in Minneapolis, as well as the Israel-Palestine conflict, are expected to be key issues in the primary. Omar's fellow House Democrats support her, while Samuels accuses her of misusing her power. Other declared candidates include Sarah Gad, Tim Peterson, and Dalia Al-Aqidi.