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Yahoo
2 days ago
- Politics
- Yahoo
Minneapolis Democrats endorse democratic socialist for mayor over incumbent
A Democratic socialist member of the Minnesota state senate won his party's endorsement for the Minneapolis mayoral race over the incumbent, giving momentum to the progressive left's political rise. Omar Fateh, a state senator from Minneapolis's southside, beat Minneapolis mayor Jacob Frey, who served as mayor during the George Floyd protests and through the pandemic. Fateh gained momentum after Zohran Mamdani, also a democratic socialist and state lawmaker, won the primary for New York City mayor. Fateh was first elected to the state senate in 2020 and won re-election in 2022. He was the first Somali American and Muslim elected to the chamber. He chaired the higher education committee and advanced a plan for free college for families who make less than $80,000. 'I am incredibly honored to be the DFL endorsed candidate for Minneapolis mayor,' Fateh said after the endorsement win, referring to the Democratic-Farmer-Labor party, the Democratic party in Minnesota. 'This endorsement is a message that Minneapolis residents are done with broken promises, vetoes, and politics as usual. It's a mandate to build a city that works for all of us.' Frey's campaign contends that the endorsement process in Minneapolis was flawed and an electronic voting system didn't properly count all votes. He is planning an appeal to the state party, multiple local news outlets reported. It is not unheard of for an incumbent to lose the party's endorsement in the city – Frey came in second in his two prior runs for the office and still won the elections. In the endorsement process for Minneapolis races, local delegates vote for which candidate they want to endorse, then narrow down until a candidate tops 60% of the vote. In the first ballot this weekend, Fateh got 43% of votes to Frey's 31%. The tabulation took longer than expected, and some questioned whether all votes were actually included in the eventual tally, Axios Twin Cities reported. Frey's supporters left the convention, and the remaining delegates voted by a show of hands, giving Fateh the win. 'I want to thank everyone who showed up to support my campaign,' Frey said after the endorsement loss. 'This election should be decided by our entire city, not by a handful of delegates.' The city uses ranked-choice voting, and the general election is this November. After Mamdani's win in June, Fateh posted a video in a similar style, talking about his plans for affordability, defending the city against Trump and public safety. 'Everyone keeps asking me, Omar, why aren't you doing more videos? As a state senator with a second full time job and a kid on the way, I just haven't been able to find the time,' he says while walking through the city. Like Mamdani, Fateh focused on affordability and has emphasized that he is a renter throughout his campaign – topics he has been committed to as state senator as well. There are some Minnesota twists: 'We'll shovel sidewalks, build shelters, and finally reopen public spaces,' he wrote on X about his platform. 'I'm here to fight for the people this city's left behind.' Fateh has been attacked with racist and Islamophobic comments by rightwing commentators in recent weeks. Charlie Kirk, the leader of Turning Point USA, claimed there has been an 'Islamic takeover' in the country and shared Fateh's video, saying people need to 'commit to stopping all third world immigration'. Fateh was born in Washington DC. Solve the daily Crossword
The Hill
2 days ago
- Politics
- The Hill
Minneapolis mayor to appeal after losing party endorsement to democratic socialist
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey (D) is planning to file an appeal after he lost the Minneapolis Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party's (DFL) endorsement to a democratic socialist challenger in a process that he argues was significantly flawed. The move comes after Frey lost the backing of the party in Minnesota affiliated with the national Democratic Party, to state Sen. Omar Fateh (D), who is running to Frey's left. The support of the city DFL party could be a boost for Fateh as he tries to oust the two-term incumbent mayor, but Frey and his supporters argue that the city convention endorsement process, which took place Saturday, was flawed. The city's mayoral race is a ranked choice election in which all candidates compete on the same ballot regardless of party. A Democrat is almost guaranteed to win the election in the heavily left-leaning city, and while a party endorsement doesn't clinch victory, it can be an advantage to the candidate. Fateh won support from at least 60 percent of delegates voting, marking the party's first endorsement of a mayoral candidate in 16 years, the Star Tribune reported. But the outlet reported that the process was the subject of significant confusion and scrutiny as counting the first round of voting took almost two hours to complete. Fateh led that round with about 44 percent of the vote to Frey's roughly 31.5 percent, leaving them as the only two candidates in contention for the endorsement. Technology issues led to the slowdown, party officials told the outlet. But motions to conduct the endorsement vote by paper ballots failed. By the time that a final vote was conducted by raising hands, many of Frey's supporters had left the convention, and Frey's indicated that he will appeal the result to the state party. 'This election should be decided by the entire city rather than the small group of people who became delegates, particularly in light of the extremely flawed and irregular conduct of this convention,' said Frey campaign manager Sam Schulenberg in a statement. 'Voters will now have a clear choice between the records and leadership of Sen. Fateh and Mayor Frey. We look forward to taking our vision to the voters in November.' The Hill has reached out to the city party and Fateh's campaign for comment. Fateh said in a post on X that he's 'incredibly honored' to be the endorsed candidate in the race. 'This endorsement is a message that Minneapolis residents are done with broken promises, vetoes, and politics as usual,' he said. 'It's a mandate to build a city that works for all of us.'
Newsweek
2 days ago
- Politics
- Newsweek
Minneapolis Democrats Follow Mamdani Trend With Left-Wing Pick
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Minnesota state Senator Omar Fateh has won the endorsement of the Minneapolis Democratic Party for the city's upcoming mayoral election, becoming the latest progressive candidate to gain traction within the party. Fateh has drawn comparisons to New York Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani, a democratic socialist who won the party's nomination for New York City mayor last month. Newsweek contacted Fateh's campaign for comment via email on Monday. Why It Matters Fateh has become the latest candidate to the left of the Democratic Party's mainstream to rise within the party's ranks, which could be seen as a growing willingness among Democrats to support more progressive viewpoints. What To Know Fateh won the endorsement for the mayoral election from the Minneapolis Democratic–Farmer–Labor (DFL) Party—a branch of the statewide Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party, which is affiliated with the national Democratic Party—at the group's convention on Saturday. The result was a surprise upset over two-term incumbent Mayor Jacob Frey, and it marked the first time in 16 years that the Minneapolis DFL backed a candidate in a mayoral race. Fateh, a self-described democratic socialist and the son of Somali immigrants, is running on a platform that includes introducing rent control, raising minimum wage and combating police violence. Omar Fateh, then a member-elect of the Minnesota Senate, speaking at a vigil for Dolal Idd, who was shot and killed by Minneapolis Police, in Minneapolis on December 31, 2020. Omar Fateh, then a member-elect of the Minnesota Senate, speaking at a vigil for Dolal Idd, who was shot and killed by Minneapolis Police, in Minneapolis on December 31, lawmaker's policies have sparked criticism from conservatives and moderates, including former New York Giants player Carter Coughlin, who wrote on X: "In a city that has experienced unimaginable destruction and racial tension, these policies would send the city another 10 steps back. MPLS needs to be rebuilt, this will do the opposite." Fateh's platform is considered left of the party's mainstream, similarly to Mamdani's. The latter won the New York mayoral primary in a decisive win over former Governor Andrew Cuomo. Mamdani's success, which has been powered by grassroots organizing and youth support, suggests that voters are increasingly willing to back progressive candidates. It is unusual for candidates on the party's left wing to secure institutional backing, and internal dynamics could have played a role in Fateh's endorsement victory, which followed a chaotic DFL convention marked by internal disputes. The ascent of these candidates suggests the Democratic Party is grappling with the growing power of its left flank. Young progressives such as David Hogg, who recently criticized Democratic leadership for being "asleep at the wheel," have expressed growing frustration with the party and have called for primarying incumbents to reshape its direction. What People Are Saying Minnesota state Senator Omar Fateh wrote on X: "I am incredibly honored to be the DFL endorsed candidate for Minneapolis Mayor. This endorsement is a message that Minneapolis residents are done with broken promises, vetoes, and politics as usual. It's a mandate to build a city that works for all of us." Incumbent Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey wrote on X: "I want to thank everyone who showed up to support my campaign. This election should be decided by our entire city, not by a handful of delegates. I look forward to a full debate with Sen. Fateh about our records and visions for our Minneapolis's future." What Happens Next The mayoral election is scheduled for November 4. While Fateh's winning of the Minneapolis DFL's endorsement does not guarantee his victory, support from the party infrastructure could give him a significant boost.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Explained: Who is Somalian-American Omar Fateh - and how he won Democratic nomination of Mayor of Minneapolis
TL;DR: Somali-American State Senator Omar Fateh , a 35-year-old democratic socialist, has won the DFL ( Democratic Party ) endorsement for Mayor of Minneapolis, defeating two-term incumbent Jacob Frey at a chaotic party convention. While Frey remains in the race for the November general election, Fateh's victory signals a growing shift toward progressive and minority-led leadership in urban Democratic strongholds. What happened? Over the weekend, the Democratic-Farmer-Labor (DFL) Party, Minnesota's branch of the US Democratic Party, held its Minneapolis convention to decide who it would endorse for mayor. After a tumultuous day marked by technical glitches, paper ballots, and a dramatic walkout by Frey supporters, Omar Fateh emerged with the endorsement, receiving over 60% of delegate support by a show-of-hands vote. Why does it matter? This is the first time the Minneapolis DFL has endorsed a candidate in a contested mayoral race since at least 1997. Fateh's win over a well-funded incumbent reflects a growing progressive insurgency within Democratic politics, with young, diverse, left-leaning candidates challenging establishment figures. It's also a sign that Minneapolis voters, especially those involved in party activism, want a break from the status quo. Who is Omar Fateh? A 35-year-old State Senator from District 62 in Minneapolis. First Somali-American and first Muslim elected to the Minnesota State Senate . Member of the Democratic Socialists of America, running on a platform of housing justice, rent stabilisation, police reform, and taxing the wealthy. Often compared to Zohran Mamdani , the New York socialist legislator of similar background and ideology. What happened at the convention? Delegates initially voted via smartphones at the Target Center arena. Technical failures and slow tabulation caused long delays. Frey's campaign claimed the digital voting system broke down. As confusion mounted, Frey supporters walked out, allegedly to deny quorum. Party officials proceeded with a manual badge-raising vote, which Fateh won clearly. Final paper ballots were collected but not fully counted before the convention adjourned. What were the vote numbers? In the only full round of digital voting: Omar Fateh: 43.8% Jacob Frey: 31.5% DeWayne Davis: 19.9% (just shy of advancing) Jazz Hampton: 4% Brenda Short: <1% Fateh gained momentum from second-choice support and crossed the 60% threshold in the in-person vote. Does this mean Fateh is the next mayor? Not yet. The DFL endorsement gives Fateh the backing of the city's dominant political party, but Minneapolis uses ranked-choice voting, and all candidates can still run in the November 4 general election. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like This Could Be the Best Time to Trade Gold in 5 Years IC Markets Learn More Undo Frey, who lost past DFL endorsements in 2017 and 2021, went on to win both times — thanks in part to high name recognition and fundraising. How did Frey respond? Frey's campaign slammed the convention as 'extremely flawed and irregular' and is expected to appeal to the state-level DFL. His team questioned the legitimacy of the process and has vowed to take their case to city voters, not just party delegates. What's next? Fateh will now try to build momentum from the endorsement, while Frey will likely use his cash advantage and broader electorate appeal to stage a comeback. The stage is set for a classic establishment-vs-progressive battle in one of America's most politically watched cities — still grappling with the legacy of George Floyd, police reform, and economic inequality. And just to be clear — what is the DFL? The Democratic-Farmer-Labor (DFL) Party is the Minnesota affiliate of the US Democratic Party. Formed in 1944 from a merger between the Democrats and the progressive Farmer–Labor Party, the DFL functions as the Democratic Party in Minnesota. So when Fateh wins the DFL endorsement, it means he is now the Democratic Party's chosen candidate — though not the only one on the ballot in November.
India Today
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- India Today
Sonu Sood catches snake with bare hands in Mumbai society, urges to call experts
Actor Sonu Sood recently handled an unexpected situation at his Mumbai residential society, where a snake was found inside the premises. Staying calm, he caught the non-venomous rat snake with his bare hands and later shared a video of the moment on social media. But more importantly, he gave an important message to everyone - don't try this on your own, always call trained the video, Sonu says, 'Yeh humari society ke andar aa gaya. (This came inside our society.) This is a rat snake, non-venomous, but we have to be very careful. Kayi baar humari societies mein aate hain, toh professionals ko zarur bulao. Hume toh aata hai pakadna, isiliye pakad liya, but be careful. (Sometimes they enter our societies, so always call professionals. I know how to catch them, that's why I did it, but be careful.) Very, very important to be careful. Always call professionals. Don't try this.'Watch the video here: He then carefully put the snake inside a pillow cover and told his team to release it safely in a nearby forest gesture comes just days after another kind act by the actor. Sonu helped 76-year-old farmer Ambadas Pawar from Latur, Maharashtra, who was seen ploughing his field without bullocks. After the video went viral, Sonu replied on X (formerly Twitter), 'Aap number bhejiye, hum bail bhejte hai, (Send me your number, I'll send the bullocks.)' promising to send him a pair of was last seen in his action film 'Fateh', which he also directed and wrote. The movie featured actors like Naseeruddin Shah, Jacqueline Fernandez, and Vijay Raaz. He also acted in the Tamil film 'Madha Gaja Raja'.- EndsMust Watch
