Minnesota Democrats endorse Omar and Little in competitive congressional races

MINNEAPOLIS, United States (MNTV) – Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party conventions have delivered endorsements in two competitive congressional races, setting the stage for intensified general election campaigns in districts expected to draw national political attention.

In the 2nd Congressional District, former state senator Matt Little secured the party endorsement in a commanding first-ballot victory, claiming 63 percent support over fellow Democrats Matt Klein and Kaela Berg.

Little described the endorsement as an overwhelming mandate, vowing to unify Democrats and mount an aggressive campaign heading into November. The seat is currently held by Angie Craig, who is pursuing a U.S. Senate bid, intensifying the fight for the district.

Republican state senator Eric Pratt has already secured his party’s backing, setting up a high-voltage general election contest in one of Minnesota’s most competitive districts.

Meanwhile, incumbent representative Ilhan Omar locked in the Democratic-Farmer-Labor endorsement in Minnesota’s 5th Congressional District, reinforcing her position within a district that has been at the center of national political attention.

Omar celebrated the endorsement as a reaffirmation of support from her political base. She emphasized her personal journey as a refugee and framed the upcoming election as a broader ideological struggle over values, community direction, and national leadership.

Republican delegate-backed nominee Dalia al-Aqidi secured her party’s endorsement earlier in April, setting the stage for a sharply polarized and closely watched contest between the incumbent and her challenger.

Both districts are now heading into intensified general election campaigns marked by deep political divisions and national attention as contests that could influence the balance of power in Congress.