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Dalia Al-Aqidi Secures Republican Endorsement in Minnesota’s 5th Congressional District

Dalia for Congress

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April 11, 2026

Minneapolis, MN — Dalia Al-Aqidi has secured the Republican Party endorsement to represent Minnesota’s 5th Congressional District. She emerged from the CD5 Republican convention as the party’s official candidate to challenge Democratic incumbent Ilhan Omar in November.

“Dalia Al-Aqidi is exactly the candidate this district needs,” said Dianne Napper, Minneapolis Republican Party chair. “She has already proven she can earn votes in CD5, and she has the courage, experience, and the message to finish the job in November.”

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Dalia Al-Aqidi Criticizes Ilhan Omar’s Silence: “CD5 Belongs to the People”

Dalia for Congress

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February 25, 2026

Minneapolis, MN — When President Trump asked every member of Congress who puts American citizens first to stand up Tuesday night, Ilhan Omar remained seated. Dalia Al-Aqidi, Republican candidate for Minnesota’s 5th Congressional District, criticized Omar’s inaction and the state of Minneapolis under current leadership.

“Minnesota was once again the poster child for everything broken about immigration, accountability, and leadership in this country,” Al-Aqidi said. “A city once celebrated as one of the best places in America to live is now synonymous with fraud, corruption, and cover-up.”

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