| Omar, who was elected during the 2018 midterms as part of the "Blue Wave" that hit the Capitol and gained a national profile as a leading progressive voice in the House of Representatives, emerged victorious in her Democratic primary election Tuesday night. She was challenged by Antone Melton-Meaux, a Black lawyer and mediator, who raised millions of dollars, nearly matching Omar overall and outraising her in the most recent cycle. |  |
News Alert Tuesday, August 11 |
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|  | | Rep. Ilhan Omar wins contentious Democratic primary election in Minnesota | | Omar, who was elected during the 2018 midterms as part of the "Blue Wave" that hit the Capitol and gained a national profile as a leading progressive voice in the House of Representatives, emerged victorious in her Democratic primary election Tuesday night. She was challenged by Antone Melton-Meaux, a Black lawyer and mediator, who raised millions of dollars, nearly matching Omar overall and outraising her in the most recent cycle. | | |
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