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2026 Race · Minnesota

U.S. House (District 5)

10 candidates on record · incumbent running

The 2026 election for U.S. House (District 5) in Minnesota is scheduled for November 3, 2026. 10 candidates are on record: Ilhan Omar (Democratic), John Nagel (Republican), Angela Marie Walls-Windhauser (Republican), Abbey Zieska (Republican), Dalia al-Aqidi (Republican), Julie Le (Democratic), Abena McKenzie (Democratic), Latonya Reeves (Democratic), Nate Schluter (Democratic), and DeVelle Jackson (Independent). The seat is currently held by Ilhan Omar (Democratic), who has served since January 2019, and the incumbent is on the ballot.

John Nagel

Republican

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Angela Marie Walls-Windhauser

Republican

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Abbey Zieska

Republican

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Dalia al-Aqidi

Republican

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Julie Le

Democratic

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Abena McKenzie

Democratic

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Latonya Reeves

Democratic

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Nate Schluter

Democratic

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DeVelle Jackson

Independent

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Incumbent's record this term

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Ilhan Omar

Democratic · Since January 2019

Committee assignments[congress.gov]

  • Education and Workforce
  • the Budget

Recent legislation sponsored[congress.gov]

  • HR.8988

    Frank Adelmann Manufactured Housing Community Sustainability Act of 2026

  • HR.8798

    Universal School Meals Program Act of 2026

2026 Minnesota U.S. House (District 5) — Questions & Answers

Who is running for U.S. House (District 5) in Minnesota in 2026?

Ilhan Omar (Democratic), John Nagel (Republican), Angela Marie Walls-Windhauser (Republican), Abbey Zieska (Republican), Dalia al-Aqidi (Republican), Julie Le (Democratic), Abena McKenzie (Democratic), Latonya Reeves (Democratic), Nate Schluter (Democratic), and DeVelle Jackson (Independent). Ilhan Omar is the incumbent.

When is the 2026 Minnesota U.S. House (District 5) election?

The general election is November 3, 2026. Voter registration deadlines are set by Minnesota and are listed at vote.gov.

Who currently holds this seat?

Ilhan Omar, a Democratic, currently represents Minnesota, serving since January 2019.

What committees does Ilhan Omar serve on?

Ilhan Omar serves on House Committee on Education and Workforce and House Committee on the Budget. Committee assignments are sourced from congress.gov.

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