Ilhan Omar, a Somali-American political activist defeated one of the Minnesota’s longest-serving legislators in Tuesday’s DFL primary election, likely becoming the nation's first Somali-American lawmaker.
With the win, Omar has unseated Rep. Phyllis Kahn, who has represented House District 60B for 44 years.
Akhilesh Menawat, deputy communication director for Omar’s campaign, said the most difficult part of her bid for office is over.