Omar's Primary Foe Sees Fundraising Boost After Bush's Loss

Don Samuels, Omar's main challenger in the Democratic primary, claims a surge in support following the defeat of fellow Squad member Cori Bush.

Amidst the challenging summer for members of the progressive "Squad" in Democratic primary races, Rep. Ilhan Omar of Minnesota faces her final intraparty hurdle on Tuesday, as four states in the Midwest and New England hold their primary elections.

Omar, a trailblazing figure as the first Somali American in Congress and the first woman of color to represent Minnesota on Capitol Hill, seeks a fourth two-year term in the Minneapolis-anchored 5th Congressional District. She holds a strong position in the primary, facing three challengers.

Omar's Primary Foe Sees Fundraising Boost After Bush's Loss

However, Omar faces criticism from her top challenger, Don Samuels, who emphasizes her "divisive and combative" nature. Samuels has witnessed a surge in both fundraising and volunteer support following the recent defeat of Squad member Cori Bush in Missouri.

Despite Samuels' claims, Omar remains the favorite in the race, having narrowly defeated him two years ago. She also benefits from the absence of targeted ads from outside groups affiliated with the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC), unlike Bush and Bowman, who faced significant funding challenges.

Omar's Primary Foe Sees Fundraising Boost After Bush's Loss

Omar's primary comes a week after Vice President Kamala Harris named Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as her running mate on the Democrat 2024 ticket. An old clip of Walz praising Omar has garnered attention in recent days.

The only other Squad member with a primary yet to come is Rep. Ayanna Pressley of Massachusetts, who faces no opposition in her September contest.

Omar's Primary Foe Sees Fundraising Boost After Bush's Loss

Meanwhile, veteran Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar is the overwhelming favorite in the five-candidate Democrat Senate primary, seeking a fourth six-year term. Eight candidates are vying for the GOP Senate nomination.

In neighboring Wisconsin, Democrat Senator Tammy Baldwin runs unopposed in her party's primary for a third term. Republican businessman Eric Hovde, backed by former President Trump, faces minimal opposition in the GOP primary.

Omar's Primary Foe Sees Fundraising Boost After Bush's Loss

Two Democrats compete in their party's primary in western Wisconsin's 3rd Congressional District, with the winner facing staunch Trump ally Republican Rep. Derrick Van Orden in November.

In northeast Wisconsin's heavily conservative 8th Congressional District, the GOP primary race is crucial to fill the seat of former Rep. Mike Gallagher. Alongside the primary, a special election occurs to determine who will hold the remainder of Gallagher's current term, expiring at year's end.

In Connecticut, Republican primaries focus on challenging long-serving Democrat members of Congress: Senator Chris Murphy and Rep. Jim Himes.

In Vermont, two Democrats compete for their party's gubernatorial nomination, with the winner challenging popular Republican Governor Phil Scott in November. Scott remains unopposed in his party's primary and enjoys high approval ratings in the reliably blue state.

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