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Minnesota · 2026 United States general election · November 3

U.S. House · District 5

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Ilhan Omar Democratic-Farmer-Labor · Incumbent Ilhan Omar is the incumbent Democratic U.S. Representative for Minnesota's 5th Congressional District, first elected in 2018. Full profile → DeVelle L. Jackson Independent Independent challenger DeVelle L. Jackson seeks Minnesota's 5th Congressional District seat in 2026 Full profile → John Nagel Republican Republican nominee challenging Rep. Ilhan Omar in Minnesota's 5th Congressional District, 2026 Full profile →

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IssueIlhan Omar
Democratic-Farmer-Labor
DeVelle L. Jackson
Independent
John Nagel
Republican
Economy & jobsSupports raising minimum wage and national paid family leave Supports higher taxes on the wealthy and stronger labor protections Supports cutting taxes, reducing spending, and fighting inflation
HousingSupports major public investment in affordable housing Supports expanding affordable housing tied to transit and economic development no sourced position
Health careSupports Medicare for All single-payer healthcare Supports a universal healthcare guarantee with a portable national public option Supports Medicare for contributors; favors private insurance options
ImmigrationSupports abolishing ICE and pathway to citizenship for immigrants Supports ICE reform and due process protections in immigration enforcement Supports strict border security; favors legal immigration only
Abortion & reproductive rightsStrongly supports abortion rights and reproductive freedom Opposes abortion bans; supports federal viability framework with exceptions Opposes elective abortion; supports only life-of-mother exception
EducationSupports tuition-free college and student debt cancellation Opposes dismantling the Dept. of Education; supports public school funding and debt relief Opposes political agendas in schools; supports school choice
Climate & energySupports 100% clean energy economy and eliminating fossil-fuel subsidies Supports clean energy and opposes new large-scale data centers Supports American energy dominance and independence
Crime & public safetySupports police accountability reform and community investment Supports proportionate sentencing and equal accountability Strongly pro-law enforcement; wants crackdown on gang violence
Taxes & budgetOpposes tax cuts for the wealthy; supports removing fossil-fuel subsidies Supports a 'Rich Tax' on billionaires and closing corporate loopholes Supports cutting taxes and reducing government spending
Gunsno sourced position Supports stricter gun laws while acknowledging Second Amendment rights Defends Second Amendment; opposes new gun restrictions
Democracy & electionsSupports voting access, campaign finance reform, and abolishing the Electoral College Supports term limits, anti-corruption reforms, and voting rights Supports voter ID requirements; opposes National Popular Vote
Foreign policy & defenseOpposes military overreach; supports diplomacy, human rights, and lower defense spending Opposes unconditional military aid; supports Palestinian statehood and NATO America-first; supports Israel; views China as a serious threat

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