Jacob Frey was re-elected as Minneapolis mayor in a ranked-choice voting election, defeating Omar Fateh with 50.03% of the vote in the final round, amid a record-high voter turnout. Frey, a mainstream Democrat, will serve a third term, while Fateh, a democratic socialist and Somali American, acknowledged the campaign's impact on the city's political narrative.
Jacob Frey was re-elected as Minneapolis mayor, winning a third term after securing 50% of the vote in a record-high voter turnout, defeating challenger Omar Fateh who campaigned on increasing public services and police reform.
The Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party (DFL) revoked its endorsement of Minneapolis mayoral candidate Omar Fateh due to issues with the voting process at the party's convention, including missing votes and procedural flaws. This decision has sparked controversy and accusations of disenfranchisement, with Fateh and supporters vowing to continue their campaign.
Minnesota Democratic Party officials withdrew their endorsement of Minneapolis mayoral candidate Omar Fateh after a convention marred by procedural irregularities, marking a rare move that impacts his campaign against incumbent Mayor Jacob Frey.
The Minnesota Democratic Party revoked its endorsement of Omar Fateh, a democratic socialist challenging incumbent Mayor Jacob Frey in Minneapolis, citing voting process issues at the party convention. This move has sparked division within the party and is seen as a setback for progressive candidates, with Fateh's supporters claiming it disenfranchises voters and stifles progressive voices.
The Minnesota DFL vacated its endorsement of Omar Fateh for Minneapolis mayor after discovering significant flaws in the voting process at the convention, including errors in vote counting and a potential lack of quorum, leading to a review and probation for the chapter.
The Minnesota DFL has revoked its endorsement of Minneapolis mayoral candidate Omar Fateh due to major failures in the convention voting process, including unsecured credentials and vote miscounts, leading to protests and calls for party reform.
Jewish community activists in Minneapolis are expressing concern over state Senator Omar Fateh's recent narrow endorsement by the Democratic Party, highlighting apprehensions about the movement behind his support and his political stance.
Omar Fateh, a Democratic socialist and Minnesota state senator, won the Democratic-Farmer-Labor party endorsement for Minneapolis mayor over incumbent Jacob Frey, signaling a shift towards the progressive left in the city's politics amid controversy over the endorsement process and ongoing debates about affordability and public safety.
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey lost the Democratic party's endorsement for the upcoming November election to state Senator Omar Fateh, amid controversy over the delegate voting process at the party convention.