(The Center Square) – U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar is vowing to pursue “justice and accountability” after winning reelection.
The Democrat won Minnesota’s 5th Congressional District with 76.5% of the vote, a slight shift toward Republicans compared with the 2024 election.
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