05.11.2026 02:00
Somali-born Democrat Ilhan Omar, who is preparing for her fifth term in the US Congress, celebrated her election victory with her supporters. Omar, who won the election race in Minnesota by a wide margin, danced to music at the celebration night and shared her joy. Those moments were captured on camera.
In the midterm elections held in the US, Democrat Ilhan Omar, re-elected in Minnesota's 5th Congressional District, greeted her victory with an enthusiastic celebration. After the election results were announced, Omar met with her supporters and danced to the music playing in the hall. The joyful moments of the congresswoman dancing amid the crowd's applause and cheers were recorded on mobile phones by those attending the celebration.
SHE WON BY A WIDE MARGIN
Omar, running in Minnesota's 5th Congressional District, established a major advantage over her Republican rival John Nagel. According to state election results, Omar received 76.48 percent of the vote, leaving Nagel behind at 16.23 percent and securing her fifth term in Congress.
Omar, who emigrated from Somalia to the US and is the first Somali-origin person elected to Congress, has represented Minnesota in the House of Representatives since 2019.
SHE DANCED ON THE CELEBRATION NIGHT
At the event held after the election victory, Omar, who drew attention with her blue suit, joined the celebration by dancing when the music started. The Democratic politician, dancing accompanied by the applause of the crowd in the hall, also met with her supporters from time to time.
In footage shared from the celebration, Omar was seen moving to the rhythm of the music, while those around her recorded those moments on their mobile phones.
SHE WAS RE-ELECTED IN THE SHADOW OF THE TRUMP ADMINISTRATION'S CRITICISM
Omar's election victory came at a time when harsh criticism from US President Donald Trump and Republican circles against her continued. The Democratic politician, whom Trump frequently targeted in his anti-immigrant rhetoric, had also been in the spotlight due to investigations conducted by federal authorities.
In October, the search of Omar's residence in Washington and the investigation into her had become a topic of debate before the election. Omar, however, described the process as politically motivated pressure.
After all these developments, Omar, elected for the fifth time, celebrated her victory by dancing with her supporters.