MINNEAPOLIS—Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) today announced additional endorsements ahead of the kickoff event for her 2020 reelection campaign, “Send Her Back to Congress!” The endorsements include 11 state representatives from the 5th District, State Senator Patricia Torres Ray, four Minneapolis City Council Members, and Hennepin County Commissioners Angela Conley and Irene Fernando.
“I am honored to have the support of the people who represent my district at all levels of government—city, county, and state,” Rep. Omar said. “Our local elected officials are the backbone of our democracy—and I am proud to serve alongside so many strong progressive representatives in the 5th District. Together, we will continue to fight for the America we deserve.”
Last week, Omar was endorsed by Minnesota’s Attorney General Keith Ellison, Rep. Omar’s predecessor. You can find a full list of endorsements and additional details about the event below.
CD5 State Representatives
Connie Bernardy
Jim Davnie
Ray Dehn
Mike Freiberg
Aisha Gomez
Hodan Hassan
Mike Howard
Mary Kunesh-Podein
Fue Lee
Jamie Long
Mohamud Noor
CD5 State Senators
Patricia Torres Ray
Minneapolis City Council Members
Alondra Cano
Jeremiah Ellison
Andrea Jenkins
Andrew Johnson
Hennepin County Commissioners
Angela Conley
Irene Fernando
WHAT:
Ilhan Omar 2020 Reelection Kickoff: “Send Her Back to Congress”
WHO:
Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN)
Keith Ellison, Minnesota Attorney General
Special Guests
WHEN:
Thursday, January 23, 2020, 6:00-7:30PM
WHERE:
Aria
105 N 1st Street
Minneapolis, MN 55401