USAU.S. HouseDemocratic PartyMinnesota · 5th congressional districtMember of the House of Representatives
Ilhan Omar
Profile
Ilhan Omar is an American politician serving as the U.S. Representative for Minnesota's 5th congressional district since 2019. A member of the Democratic Party and the informal group known as 'The Squad,' she is the first Somali American elected to the U.S. Congress and one of the first two Muslim women to serve in the body. Her political platform focuses on progressive policies, including universal healthcare, student debt forgiveness, and environmental reform. Previously, she served in the Minnesota House of Representatives from 2017 to 2019.
Details
- Born
- October 4, 1982 · 43 years old
- Birth place
- Mogadishu, Somalia
- Education
- Thomas Edison High School, North Dakota State University
- Career
- Community nutrition educator, campaign manager, senior policy aide, Director of Policy Initiatives for the Women Organizing Women Network
