UPDATE 2: Decision desk has called the race for Omar.
Decision Desk HQ projects Ilhan Omar has won the MN House District 05 Democratic Primary.
Race called at 09:41 PM Easternhttps://t.co/xKUonEIQnE
— Decision Desk HQ (@DecisionDeskHQ) August 12, 2020
UPDATE: Omar is now poised for victory with most precincts in.
The close margins of the early results did not stay and Omar opened up a large lead.
Early results in Ilhan Omar’s primary race point to a potential nail biter.
Ilhan Omar currently leads with 1,564 votes, her opponent Antone Melton-Meaux has 40 less at 1,524.
Monday, on the eve of her primary race, Omar tweeted a video and wrote:
Today, our campaign is standing up for a better future — one where healthcare, education, housing, and a living wage are guaranteed so everyone has a real shot at the American Dream.
Today, our campaign is standing up for a better future — one where healthcare, education, housing, and a living wage are guaranteed so everyone has a real shot at the American Dream.
Join us: https://t.co/FLbI8aYRnHpic.twitter.com/s8qvEp1Zo0
— Ilhan Omar (@IlhanMN) August 11, 2020
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Omar’s opponent Antone Melton-Meaux, obtained the endorsement of the most well known local paper, the Star Tribune.
I'm proud to be endorsed by the Star Tribune and former DFL leaders in #MN05. In Congress, I'll be a progressive who gets things done — without ethical distractions. There's still time to vote before this Tuesday, August 11th!#FocusedOnTheFifthhttps://t.co/VxQPiD9sI1
— Antone Melton-Meaux (@Antone_MN) August 7, 2020