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Issues
Lower Inflation and Cost of Living
Families in the Fifth District are being squeezed by higher prices while Washington keeps spending. I will fight to end wasteful federal spending, cut taxes so paychecks go further, and rein in the policies that keep driving up the cost of groceries, gas, housing, and everyday necessities.
Combatting Rampant Fraud and Government Waste
Minnesotans have seen firsthand how unchecked government spending and lack of oversight lead to massive fraud, including the Feeding Our Future scandal, one of the largest nonprofit fraud schemes in American history. I will push for real oversight, transparency, and accountability so taxpayer dollars are protected and go to the people who truly need help, not fraudsters gaming the system.
Secure the border, Enforce the law, and Immigration reform
I came to this country legally in 1993, and I know firsthand that immigration is a privilege, not a loophole. I will fight to secure the border, enforce existing laws, oppose mass amnesty, and protect the integrity of legal immigration for those who follow the rules. Immigrants are part of the American dream, and our system should reflect both compassion and the rule of law. I came to this country legally and believe we need serious immigration reform that fixes a broken system, secures the border, and creates a clear, lawful path to citizenship for those who follow the rules, work hard, and contribute to our nation. America can be both a nation of laws and a nation of opportunity—and we must be both.
Support Public Safety
Crime and carjackings are not normal, and Minnesotans should not be told to accept them. I will work to rebuild Minneapolis’ police force, fully support our first responders, and ensure law enforcement has the resources and backing they need to keep our communities safe.
Put Parents and Kids First
Our education system should prepare children to succeed, not divide them. I will push to expand school choice, raise graduation rates, restore discipline in classrooms, and keep divisive ideologies like Critical Race Theory out of schools so parents, not politicians, are in charge of their children’s education.
Unleash American Energy
America should be energy independent and a net exporter, not reliant on hostile foreign nations. I will support permitting, producing, and refining energy here at home so families pay less at the pump and at the store while strengthening our national security.
Strengthen Our Alliances and National Security
Peace is preserved through strength and clarity, not weakness and confusion. I will stand with America’s allies, hold adversaries accountable, and ensure our foreign policy puts American interests first while deterring threats from China, Russia, Iran, and other hostile actors.
I am running for U.S. Congress in Minnesota’s 5th Congressional District because I take my oath of U.S. citizenship seriously.
I believe in giving back to the country that allowed me to live the American dream. In the United States, the battle against socialism, Marxism, and political Islamism begins right here, in our district. We must be free to express ourselves without the fear of online bullying; reprisals against our businesses or employment; or unjust accusations of racism, “Islamophobia,” xenophobia, or misogyny.
Media & News
From Refugee to Fighter for Freedom: Dalia al-Aqidi’s JourneyMay 20, 2026 - 2:27 pm- Dalia al-Aqidi Speaks Out on Israel, Hamas, and the Fight for Minnesota’s Fifth DistrictNovember 5, 2023 - 6:48 pm
Press Releases
Dalia Al-Aqidi Secures Republican Endorsement in Minnesota’s 5th Congressional DistrictApril 11, 2026 - 4:25 pm- Dalia Al-Aqidi Slams Feeding Our Future Sentences: “Minnesotans Deserve Better”March 31, 2026 - 4:34 pm
- Dalia Al-Aqidi Criticizes Ilhan Omar’s Silence: “CD5 Belongs to the People”February 25, 2026 - 4:43 pm