Omar Fateh Must Defeat The Noise Of The Right And The Center!

Omar Fateh could be Minneapolis mayor.

In the race for Minneapolis mayor, Democratic-Farmer-Labor incumbent Jacob Frey is facing off against Minnesota state senator Omar Fateh.

The Democratic-Farmer-Labor (DFL), the aligned group with the Democratic Party has endorsed Fatah over Frey. 

A self-declared democratic socialist, he received support from groups such as the Democratic Socialists of America and the Sunrise Movement.

Delegates of the Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party of Minnesota’s most populous city on Saturday threw their support behind Fateh, who defeated Frey, at the party’s convention. The endorsement comes less than a month after Zohran Mamdani, also a democratic socialist and state lawmaker, won the Democratic nomination for mayor of New York.

The mayoral race is a ranked-choice election, like in New York, and the general election will take place in November when all candidates will compete on the same ballot regardless of party affiliation. A Democrat is expected to win the race, as Minneapolis is a heavily Democratic city that has been led by Democratic mayors for more than 47 years.

While several candidates are running, the DFL endorsement effectively pits a democratic socialist against a relatively more moderate Frey. The mayoral race is far from over, according to political observers — but the endorsement does boost Fateh’s profile. It also represents a major win for liberals, and is likely to draw national attention and money on the race.

Fatah has sought a progressive approach similar Mamdani.

In his run for mayor, Fateh identifies as a democratic socialist who, among other policies, vows to improve rideshare protections for Uber and Lyft drivers, combat police violence and increase the supply of affordable housing.

He promises to raise the city's minimum wage from $15.97 to $20 by 2028. The minimum wage in Minnesota is currently $11.13.

Fatah said that he will challenge President Donald J. Trump. He will ban Minneapolis Police from working with Immigration Customs Enforcement (ICE).

The far right and centrists are preparing their attacks on Fatah.

Minneapolis is a beautifully diverse city that stands firm in our progressive values. The hate I’ve seen today – and most days – is not who we will ever be.

I’m running for Mayor to work with you to achieve the affordable city we know Minneapolis can be. https://t.co/rU6v90TJPp https://t.co/3NE99XHdlY pic.twitter.com/xu0dHNz5c1

— Omar Fateh (@OmarFatehMN) July 15, 2025

I remain committed to working with everyone who calls Minneapolis home to build a city that works for everyone – from our small businesses to our renters and homeowners to our transit-riders. Let’s build a better Minneapolis and a better nation, together. https://t.co/KOI5dxeEsl

— Omar Fateh (@OmarFatehMN) July 15, 2025

They are already promoting anti-Muslim, anti-immigrant, anti-Black and downright disrespectful attacks on Fatah's character.

Fatah was born in the United States despite these assholes claiming his Somali heritage makes him an immigrant.

Fateh was born in Washington, D.C., to immigrant parents from Somalia. He graduated from Falls Church High School and earned undergraduate and graduate degrees from George Mason University.

Fateh spent summer breaks in Minneapolis as a child.

Fateh loves Minneapolis. The Zohran Mamdani effect could shape how progressives are rebounding. Enough of the centrist nonsense. We need real bold leaders in the progressive movement.

By the way, opposing Israel is starting to seem like a winning strategy.