Ilhan Omar

Biography

Ilhan Abdullahi Omar is a U.S. Representative for Minnesota's 5th congressional district since 2019. As a trailblazer, she is the first Somali-American, naturalized citizen from Africa, and woman of color to hold elective office from Minnesota. Omar advocates for progressive policies like a $15 minimum wage, universal healthcare, and protecting Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals. She has been a vocal critic of Israel's policies.