Who won the Minnesota House District 5 election 2026?
Ilhan Omar (Democratic) won the 2026 Minnesota House District 5 election with 76.5% of the vote, according to the Associated Press, which called the race on November 4, 2026 at 12:04 AM ET.
Every candidate
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ilhan Omar ✓ Winner | Democratic | 262,702 | 76.5% |
| John Nagel | Republican | 55,765 | 16.2% |
| DeVelle Jackson | Independent | 24,110 | 7% |
| Total Write-ins | Other | 931 | 0.3% |
Unofficial vote counts as of November 5, 2026 at 12:01 PM ET, with about 99% of the expected vote counted. Totals can change until the state certifies the result.
Sources
- Race call and vote counts: The Associated Press, via the Guardian's published AP results data.
- Certified results are published by the Minnesota state election office.