Somali-American Legislator

Ilhan Omar, a Democratic candidate for state representative in Minnesota, gives an acceptance speech on election night, November 8, in Minneapolis.

Somali Refugee Makes History In U.S. Election

4:13pm November 10, 2016

by Doualy Xaykaothao

On Tuesday, 34-year-old Ilhan Omar became the first Somali-American lawmaker in the United States, winning a seat in the Minnesota House.