Somali Socialist Omar Fateh loses bid for Minneapolis mayor as far-left Dem Jacob Frey retains office

Socialist Omar Fateh has lost his bid to become mayor of Minneapolis. Jacob Frey, the incumbent mayor, has won reelection.
 

Fateh wrote on Wednesday afternoon, "Thank you, Minneapolis! While this wasn’t the outcome we wanted, I am incredibly grateful to every single person who supported our grassroots campaign. I’ll keep fighting alongside you to build the city we deserve. Onward."

Thank you, Minneapolis!

While this wasn’t the outcome we wanted, I am incredibly grateful to every single person who supported our grassroots campaign.

I’ll keep fighting alongside you to build the city we deserve. Onward. pic.twitter.com/iE6lUzf3Hn

— Omar Fateh (@OmarFatehMN) November 5, 2025