Minneapolis Mayor Faces Defeat as Somali-American Socialist Gains Ground
In a significant turn of events, Somali-American Omar Fateh has emerged as the Democratic candidate for the mayoral race in Minneapolis. This endorsement, which marks a pivotal moment in the city’s political landscape, came after a contentious vote at the Minneapolis Democratic-Farmer-Labor (DFL) Party convention.
Omar Fateh, a 35-year-old Minnesota state Senator, has made history as the first Somali-American and Muslim to hold a seat in the Minnesota state Senate. He secured the endorsement over the incumbent mayor, Jacob…