Omar Fateh

Omar Fateh (Somali: Cumar Faatax), is a Minnesota politician and a member of the Minnesota Senate. A member of the Minnesota Democratic Farmer-Labor Party (DFL), he represents District 62, which includes parts of south Minneapolis in Hennepin County. Fateh is the first Somali American and Muslim to serve in the Minnesota Senate.[1]

Omar Fateh
Member of the Minnesota Senate
from the 62nd district
Assumed office
January 5, 2021
Preceded byJeff Hayden
Personal details
Born (1990-04-19) April 19, 1990
Washington, D.C.
Political partyMinnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party
Residence(s)Minneapolis, Minnesota
Alma materGeorge Mason University
Occupationlegislator

Early life and education

Fateh was born in Washington, D.C., and is the son of immigrants from Somalia. He graduated from Falls Church High School and earned undergraduate and graduate degrees from George Mason University.[2]

Minnesota Senate

Fateh was an unsuccessful candidate for District 62A of the Minnesota House of Representatives in 2018. In 2020, he announced a primary challenge to incumbent Senator Jeff Hayden. A self-declared democratic socialist, Fateh received support from groups such as the Democratic Socialists of America and the Sunrise Movement.[3] He also received the Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party's endorsement.[4] Fateh defeated Hayden in the August primary, 54% to 45%,[5] and was elected to the Minnesota Senate with 88.99% of the vote in the general election.[6]

Personal life

Fateh lives in Minneapolis's Phillips neighborhood.[7]

See also

References
  1. Jackson, Zoe (January 1, 2021). "New state senator's Socialist ambitions will face reality at Minnesota State Capitol". Star Tribune.
  2. "Legislators Past and Present - Legislator Record - Fateh, Omar". Minnesota Legislative Reference Library.
  3. Peters, Joey (August 11, 2020). "Progressive challenger Omar Fateh defeats longtime State Senator Jeff Hayden in Minnesota's Democratic primary". Sahan Journal. Retrieved January 15, 2021.
  4. Peters, Joey (May 7, 2020). "Two newcomers oust DFL veterans to win party endorsement for Minnesota legislature". Sahan Journal. Retrieved January 15, 2021.
  5. Gotlieb, Nate (August 12, 2020). "Ilhan Omar wins big; Fateh ousts Hayden". Southwest Journal. Retrieved January 15, 2021.
  6. ""Results for State Senator District 62"". Minnesota Secretary of State. Retrieved January 12, 2021.
  7. "Join the Movement". Omar Fateh for MN Senate 62.
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