Ilhan Omar wins fifth US Congress term despite Trump attacks

Author: vanguardngr.comPublished on: November 4, 2026Country: United States

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Ilhan Omar wins fifth US Congress term despite Trump attacks

Democrat Ilhan Omar won a fifth term in the House of Representatives, defeating Republican John Nagel in Minnesota’s 5th District, according to CBS News projections. Her re-election comes amid a federal investigation into her immigration and naturalisation records; agents searched her Washington home on October 12 and reportedly seized her phone and passport. Omar denies wrongdoing and has not been charged with a crime. In her victory speech, she said voters supported leaders guided by compassion and empathy.

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