As primary elections unfold in four states in the Midwest and New England, the progressive and diverse House Democrats known as the 'Squad' are facing their last intraparty challenge. Rep. Ilhan Omar of Minnesota, a historic figure as the first Somali American in Congress and the first woman of color to represent Minnesota, is seeking a fourth term in the Democrat primary for the 5th Congressional District. Despite facing three primary challengers, Omar is considered the favorite and has not been targeted by outside spending groups.
Minnesota's primary follows Vice President Harris naming Gov. Tim Walz as her running mate on the Democrat 2024 ticket. In neighboring Wisconsin, Sen. Tammy Baldwin is unopposed in her party's primary for a third term, while a closely watched GOP primary is underway in the 8th Congressional District to fill the seat of former Rep. Mike Gallagher.
