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U.S. House: District 5

Early voting is underway for Minnesota’s primary election. On Aug. 13, in person voters will determine which candidates will be on the ballot for the general election on Nov. 5.

MPR News reached out to all candidates, providing a three-question survey for them to fill out and inform voters about who they are and their priorities if elected.

Democrat primary candidates

Here are the candidates running in DFL primary: Ilhan Omar (incumbent), Abena McKenzie, Don Samuels and Nate Schluter.

Click on each question and scroll down to see the candidates’ responses.



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Rep. Ilhan Omar looks on during a campaign stop on primary day in Minneapolis on Tuesday.
Kerem Yucel | MPR News
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Former Minneapolis City council member Don Samuels walks with members of his campaign after the primary race for Minnesota’s fifth congressional district is called for opponent Rep. Ilhan Omar during an election night watch party in Minneapolis on Tuesday.
Ben Hovland | MPR News

Republican primary candidates

The only candidate for the GOP primary is Dalia Al-Aqidi.

Click on each question and scroll down to see the candidates’ responses.


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Minnesota U.S. House District 5
Elisabeth Gawthrop | APM Research Lab 2022
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