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Ilhan Omar wins Democratic primary, reverses trend for progressive "Squad"

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The Democratic Party's moderate wing previously defeated two members of the "Squad," an informal coalition of House progressives.

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  1. PBS NewsHour

    Progressive 'Squad' member Rep. Ilhan Omar faces repeat primary challenge in Minnesota (opens PBS NewsHour)

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    Democratic U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar is trying to avoid the fate of two of her closest allies when Minnesota holds its primary elections.

  2. NBC10 Philadelphia

    US Rep. Ilhan Omar, a member of the progressive 'Squad,' faces repeat primary challenge in Minnesota (opens NBC10 Philadelphia)

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    NBC10 Philadelphia's feed description

    Democratic U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar, one of the progressive House members known as the “Squad” and a sharp critic of Israel, faces a primary election challenge...

  3. Forbes

    Ilhan Omar Primary: ‘Squad’ Member Faces Challenge In Tuesday’s Election (opens Forbes)

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    Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., is facing a rematch with former Minneapolis City Council member Don Samuels in Tuesday’s primary.

  4. The Guardian

    Ilhan Omar is latest ‘squad’ member to face House primary challenge (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    Minnesota race is last in series of heated primaries for the progressive Democrats who have criticized the Gaza war

  5. Latin Times

    Democrat 'Squad' Member Ilhan Omar's chances of surviving her Minnesota primary (opens Latin Times)

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    Latin Times's feed description

    Omar is set to face several opponents in the blue district's elections. Her main one is City Council member Don Samuels, whom she beat by 2 points in 2022

  6. Washington Times

    Rep. Ilhan Omar, a member of the progressive ‘Squad,’ faces repeat primary challenge in Minnesota (opens Washington Times)

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    Democratic U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar, one of the progressive House members known as the "Squad" and a sharp critic of how Israel has conducted the war in Gaza, is trying to avoid the fate of two of her closest allies when Minnesota holds its primary elections Tuesday.

  7. The Hill

    Ilhan Omar faces primary challenge: Live results (opens The Hill)

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    Rep. Ilhan Omar is the latest "Squad" member to face a primary challenge, but is expected to comfortably win over establishment Democrat Don Samuels in a bid to keep her seat in Minnesota's Congressional District 5. Follow along for live results.

  8. New York Post

    Ilhan Omar faces a strong challenge while GOP choose Senate candidate in Minnesota primaries (opens New York Post)

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    Congresswoman Ilhan Omar faces a rematch against former Minneapolis City Council Member Don Samuels, who lost by 2.1% in the 2022 primary.

  9. NBC Chicago

    ‘Squad’ member US Rep. Ilhan Omar fends off primary challenge in Minnesota (opens NBC Chicago)

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    NBC Chicago's feed description

    Democratic U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar, one of the progressive House members known as the “Squad” and a sharp critic of how Israel has conducted the war in Gaza,...

  10. MyNorthwest

    Why AP called Minnesota's 5th District primary for Rep. Ilhan Omar over Don Samuels (opens MyNorthwest)

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    MyNorthwest's feed description

    WASHINGTON (AP) — Rep. Ilhan Omar won the Democratic primary in Minnesota's 5th Congressional District on Tuesday, defeating former Minneapolis City

  11. CNN

    Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar will defeat primary challenger, CNN projects, breaking ‘squad’ losing streak (opens CNN)

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    Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar will beat back a primary challenge from former Minneapolis City Council member Don Samuels, CNN projects.

  12. The Week

    Omar wins primary, in boost to Squad (opens The Week)

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    Representative Ilhan Omar of Minnesota, a progressive 'Squad' member, has won her primary

  13. KTVZ Bend

    Rep. Ilhan Omar will win primary in Minnesota, CNN projects, breaking ‘squad’ losing streak (opens KTVZ Bend)

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    By Gregory Krieg and David Wright, CNN (CNN) — Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar will beat back a primary challenge from former Minneapolis City Council member Don Samuels, CNN projects, all but guaranteeing that the four original members of the “squad” of progressive House Democrats will be on the ballot t…

  14. St. Louis Post-Dispatch

    US Rep. Ilhan Omar, member of the progressive ‘Squad,’ wins Democratic primary in Minnesota (opens St. Louis Post-Dispatch)

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    St. Louis Post-Dispatch's feed description

    The American Israel Public Affairs Committee, which targeted Rep. Cori Bush in St. Louis, apparently sat out the Minnesota race.

  15. Truthout

    Ilhan Omar Defeats Primary Challenger Who Was Backed by Pro-Israel Donors (opens Truthout)

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    Truthout's feed description

    Omar defeated her main challenger, Don Samuels, by more than 16,000 votes after narrowly fending him off in 2022.

  16. West Hawaii Today

    Democrat Ilhan Omar faces latest test to US House’s liberal ‘Squad’ (opens West Hawaii Today)

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    Firebrand Democratic U.S. Representative Ilhan Omar faces a challenge from within her own party on Tuesday, after two fellow members of the liberal group nicknamed “The Squad” lost party primaries earlier this year.

  17. New York Post

    ‘Squad’ member Ilhan Omar easily fends off primary challenge from moderate Minn. Dem (opens New York Post)

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    Hard-left "Squad" member Ilhan Omar cruised to victory over her more moderate Democratic opponent Don Samuels in Minnesota's primary on Tuesday night.

  18. Los Angeles Times

    Rep. Ilhan Omar, a member of the progressive ‘Squad,’ wins Democratic primary in Minnesota (opens Los Angeles Times)

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    Democratic U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar, a member of the progressive ‘Squad,’ has won her primary race in Minnesota.

  19. Latin Times

    Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar's path to Congress after winning her primary and breaking losing streak for 'Squad' (opens Latin Times)

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    Latin Times's feed description

    Omar is seeking a fourth term in Congress. She won her primary on Tuesday despite drawing intense criticism over her views on the Israel-Hamas War.

  20. RedState

    Rep. Ilhan Omar Wins Democratic Primary in MN-05 (opens RedState)

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  21. WDIO Duluth

    US Rep. Ilhan Omar, a member of the progressive ‘Squad,’ wins Democratic primary in Minnesota (opens WDIO Duluth)

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    WDIO Duluth's feed description

    Democratic U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar has won her primary race in Minnesota. Omar is one of the progressive House members known as the “Squad.” She successfully defended her Minneapolis-area 5th District seat against a repeat challenge from former City Council member Don Samuels in Tuesday’s primary.

  22. Independent Journal Review

    Ilhan Omar Wins Against Moderate Challenger In Key Primary (opens Independent Journal Review)

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    Independent Journal Review's feed description

    Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar won her primary bid against former Minneapolis City Councilman and Board of Education member Don Samuels

  23. New York Times

    Ilhan Omar, a Vocal Critic of Israel and ‘Squad’ Member, Wins Her Primary (opens New York Times)

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    New York Times's feed description

    Two other House Democrats who are part of the left-wing “squad” lost primary contests this summer after an influx of spending by pro-Israel groups.

  24. Delaware Public Media

    After other members of the 'Squad' lost their primaries, Rep. Ilhan Omar manages to hold on (opens Delaware Public Media)

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    Delaware Public Media's feed description

    The Minnesota congresswoman held on in Tuesday's primary. Omar's race gained significant attention after losses by other members of the progressive group of House lawmakers known as the "Squad."

  25. Time

    Ilhan Omar Wins Minnesota Primary Amid Challenges to ‘Squad’ (opens Time)

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    Omar avoided the fate of two fellow House progressives Cori Bush of Missouri and Jamaal Bowman of New York, who lost to well-funded Democratic challengers.

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