Omar Beats Back Primary Challenge
Omar retains race
Ilhan Omar has emerged victorious, CNN projects, after winning the recent Minnesota Democratic primary race. She was challenged by former Minneapolis City Council member Don Samuels, but Omar's victory is seen as a win for progressives.
AIPAC stays neutral
The race took an interesting turn when AIPAC, a pro-Israel lobby group, decided to stay out of the race. This decision was seen as a sign that Omar had strong support among the Jewish community, despite her criticism of Israel.
Omar's victory is a sign that the progressive movement is gaining strength in the Democratic Party. She is a vocal critic of President Trump and has been a strong advocate for Medicare-for-All and the Green New Deal.
Omar's victory margins
According to US outlets, Omar won the race with more than 67,000 votes, which is 56% of the overall share. 99% of the votes have been counted.
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