Dalia al-Aqidi
Dalia al-Aqidi is an Iraqi-born American journalist and political candidate who gained attention during the 2020 election cycle for her bid to challenge Rep. Ilhan Omar in Minnesota's 5th Congressional District. As a Republican, she has been vocal about her criticisms of Omar's policies and has sought to represent conservative values within a predominantly Democratic district.
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Dalia Al-Aqidi is a Republican congressional candidate in Minnesota who is running against Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar.
Republican warns Minneapolis mayoral race mirrors NYC socialist trend
United States· 2025-11-01
Dalia Al-Aqidi is an Iraqi American Muslim activist running against Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar in Minnesota, who has criticized Mamdani's rise.
Sarsour-backed political network propels NYC mayoral candidate MamdaniUnited States· 2025-10-27
She won her last race for the 5th Congressional District seat handily, defeating Iraq-born Republican journalist Dalia al-Aqidi by about 50 points.
Omar to seek House re-election, quashing Senate speculationUnited States· 2025-04-14
