July 30th 2025.
The Minneapolis DFL Party has officially endorsed State Senator Omar Fateh as their candidate for the next mayor of Minneapolis. In an announcement on X, Fateh expressed his deep appreciation for the endorsement, stating that it sends a clear message that the people of Minneapolis are tired of broken promises and politics as usual. He sees this endorsement as a mandate to create a city that works for all of its residents.
At just 35 years old, Fateh made history in 2020 by becoming the first Somali American and Muslim to be elected to the Minnesota State Senate. He is a first-generation American and dedicated husband who is running for mayor with a vision to make Minneapolis a vibrant and compassionate city.
In a statement on his campaign website, Fateh highlighted the challenges facing working people in Minneapolis, particularly with the looming threat of Donald Trump returning to the White House. He believes that it is not enough to simply stand up to Trump, but that the city needs forward-thinking leadership to push back against his harmful policies.
Fateh has also been critical of current mayor Jacob Frey, accusing him of failing to follow through on his promises to end homelessness by 2022 and to create a better vision for public safety following the tragic death of George Floyd at the hands of a Minneapolis police officer. Fateh believes that Frey has repeatedly vetoed potential solutions and that it is time for a mayor who will prioritize the needs of Minneapolis residents.
At the DFL Party convention, Fateh emerged as the clear winner, beating out four other candidates, including Frey himself. The convention, which was originally planned to take place at North High School, had to be moved to the larger Target Center to accommodate the 800 delegates and 800 alternates in attendance.
However, Frey's campaign has announced their intention to appeal the results with the state-level DFL Party. In a statement to Axios, a spokesperson for Frey expressed their belief that the election should be decided by the entire city, rather than a select group of delegates, especially given the alleged irregularities that occurred during the convention. Frey is confident that voters will have a clear choice between his record and leadership and that of Senator Fateh's. He looks forward to the opportunity to share his vision with the people of Minneapolis in November.
Fateh's endorsement as the DFL candidate for mayor marks another victory for the Democratic socialist movement, with Zohran Mamdani becoming the Democratic Party's mayoral nominee in New York City earlier this summer. As the city continues to grapple with the aftermath of George Floyd's death, it is clear that the people of Minneapolis are seeking progressive and compassionate leadership to guide them towards a better future.
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