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Coverage dated July 19, 2025

Minneapolis mayor who oversaw BLM riots loses Dem backing to Somali-American socialist

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Omar Fateh, 35, a Minnesota state Senator, won the endorsement of the Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party for Minneapolis mayor over Jacob Frey, who has been in office since 2018.

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  1. New York Post

    Minneapolis mayor who oversaw BLM riots loses Dem backing to Somali-American socialist (opens New York Post)

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    Omar Fateh, 35, a Minnesota state Senator, won the endorsement of the Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party for Minneapolis mayor over Jacob Frey, who has been in office since 2018.

  2. Legal Insurrection

    Democratic Socialist Omar Fateh Wins DFL Endorsement in Minneapolis Mayoral Race (opens Legal Insurrection)

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    "In case you’re wondering, yes, Fateh admires Mamdani. Fateh celebrated Mamdani’s primary win by promoting himself for Minneapolis mayor."

  3. Fox News

    Minnesota Democratic Party endorses Omar Fateh for Minneapolis mayor (opens Fox News)

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    Minnesota's Democratic Farmer-Labor party endorsed state Sen. Omar Fateh for Minneapolis mayor over incumbent Jacob Frey, backing the Democratic socialist and son of Somali immigrants.

  4. The Daily Caller

    Omar Fateh Wins Democrat Endorsement For Minneapolis Mayor (opens The Daily Caller)

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    Omar Fateh — a progressive Democrat — won the official endorsement of the Democratic Farm-Labor Party (DFL) on Saturday to become mayor of Minneapolis.

  5. Hot Air

    Wave G'Bye: Minneapolis Dems Endorse Socialist Omar Fateh for Mayor Over Incumbent (opens Hot Air)

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    Hot Air's feed description

    Minneapolis Dems endorse Omar Fateh for mayor, challenging incumbent Jacob Frey in a key political shift.

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