Minnesota's 5th Congressional District Democratic Primary

March 12 – March 12, 2026

The Bottom Line

Former ICE attorney Julie Le is challenging Representative Ilhan Omar in the Democratic primary for Minnesota’s 5th District. Le is campaigning on immigration reform and healthcare access to unseat the high-profile progressive incumbent. This race will decide who represents the district during critical 2024 votes on government funding and potential shutdowns.

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Omar faces primary from ex-DOJ lawyer who told judge 'this job sucks'

Washington ExaminerCenter Right

ICE Attorney Who Crashed Out In Court Running For Congress

HuffPostLeft

Ex-ICE attorney who said "this job sucks" running against Ilhan Omar

NewsweekCenter

Ex-DOJ attorney who complained about ICE enforcement in court launches primary challenge against Ilhan Omar

The HillCenter

ICE Lawyer Who Told Judge She Was Overwhelmed Is Running for Congress

The New York TimesCenter Left

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