'Squad' member Ilhan Omar wins congressional primary

Two other members of the progressive group of Democrats lost primaries earlier this year.

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Ms Omar faced three challengers in the primary contest to determine the party's nominee, and will now continue on to the November election in the state's solidly Democratic-leaning 5th District.

The race had been closely watched after successful primary challengers elsewhere took down two fellow members of the "Squad" - a group of progressive Democrats who have been among the most vocal critics in Congress of Israel's war in Gaza.

“We run the politics of joy," Ms Omar told supporters on Tuesday.

She went on to say this was a case of fighting for healthcare, housing, and for a "peaceful and equitable world”.

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