Minnesota's 5th Congressional District election, 2026

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Minnesota's 5th Congressional District
General election
Election details
Filing deadline: June 2, 2026
Primary: August 11, 2026 General: November 3, 2026
How to vote
Poll times: 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Voting in Minnesota
Race ratings
Cook Political Report: Solid Democratic DDHQ and The Hill: Pending Inside Elections: Solid Democratic Sabato's Crystal Ball: Safe Democratic
Ballotpedia analysis
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All U.S. House districts, including the 5th Congressional District of Minnesota, are holding elections in 2026. The general election is November 3, 2026. To learn more about other elections on the ballot, click here.

Candidates and election results

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• Register with a federal or state campaign finance agency before the candidate filing deadline
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Note: At this time, Ballotpedia is combining all declared candidates for this election into one list under a general election heading. As primary election dates are published, this information will be updated to separate general election candidates from primary candidates as appropriate.

General election

The general election will occur on November 3, 2026.

General election for U.S. House Minnesota District 5

Incumbent Ilhan Omar, Latonya Reeves, John Nagel, and Dalia al-Aqidi are running in the general election for U.S. House Minnesota District 5 on November 3, 2026.

		Candidate
		Ilhan Omar (D)
		Latonya Reeves (D)
	Submit photo	John Nagel (R)
		Dalia al-Aqidi (R)

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Latonya Reeves

Party: Democratic Party

Incumbent: No

Political Office: None

Submitted Biography:  "Latonya Reeves is a career probation officer in the Adult Probation Supervision Services Division and the President of the American Federal of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Council 5 Local 552 Probation and Parole Bargaining Unit. She was appointed in 2023 to serve on the Minnesota Sentencing Guidelines Commission by Governor Tim Walz, and is the incoming president for 2026 of the Minnesota Corrections Association. Latonya has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science and Sociology of Law, Criminology and Deviance from the University of Minnesota, a Master of Science degree in Public Service Leadership in Criminal Justice and is working to obtain her PhD in criminal justice. She enjoys working on policy that is impactful in community. She is a 2023-2024 Hubert H. Humphrey Policy Fellow and serves as a member of the Democratic National Committee (DNC) where she the pleasure of working with candidates and members from across the country who uphold democratic values that support communities. Latonya was the recipient of the Rick Scott Political Activism Award in 2019 from the MN AFL-CIO/AFSMCE Council 5 and serves as Chair of the Minneapolis Community Commission on Police Oversight. She is passionate about legislative work to implement change in her community and building on the practices of racial disparity reduction and best practices in criminal justice."

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Key Messages

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As a lifelong advocate for justice, equity, and opportunity, I am stepping forward to serve our community with the leadership, accountability, and integrity we deserve. Whether it's access to quality education, affordable healthcare, economic opportunities, or public safety, the community deserves a representative who listens, acts, and delivers real results to protect the Democratic platform—not personal agendas that do not serve our community.

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I believe in a democracy that works for everyone-not just the wealthy and well-connected. That means protecting voting rights, expanding access to the ballot box and fighting for transparency and accountability at every level of government. It means standing up for working families, advocating for fair wages, healthcare, education, and ensuring that every voice is heard and respected. I'm committed to building a government that reflects the people it serves, through grassroots organizing, bold policy, and unwavering democratic leadership. True democracy means every voice counts--especially those that have been silenced or ignored too long.

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I'm committed to breaking down the barriers that prevent marginalized communities from fully participating in our political system. We cannot continue to ask for their votes without hearing what affects them. We must bring people in and work together to address community issues. I am dedicated to the process and want to be a candidate for all, not just a few. Personal agendas have no place in public service. We elect people to serve for us, not for themselves. I am committed to being the change that we need in Minnesota. I was born and raised in Minnesota and have seem too many times the challenges that are associated with not listening to community.

Voting information

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Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey responses

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Survey responses from candidates in this race

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Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

Latonya Reeves (D)

As a lifelong advocate for justice, equity, and opportunity, I am stepping forward to serve our community with the leadership, accountability, and integrity we deserve. Whether it's access to quality education, affordable healthcare, economic opportunities, or public safety, the community deserves a representative who listens, acts, and delivers real results to protect the Democratic platform—not personal agendas that do not serve our community.

I believe in a democracy that works for everyone-not just the wealthy and well-connected. That means protecting voting rights, expanding access to the ballot box and fighting for transparency and accountability at every level of government. It means standing up for working families, advocating for fair wages, healthcare, education, and ensuring that every voice is heard and respected. I'm committed to building a government that reflects the people it serves, through grassroots organizing, bold policy, and unwavering democratic leadership. True democracy means every voice counts--especially those that have been silenced or ignored too long.

I'm committed to breaking down the barriers that prevent marginalized communities from fully participating in our political system. We cannot continue to ask for their votes without hearing what affects them. We must bring people in and work together to address community issues. I am dedicated to the process and want to be a candidate for all, not just a few. Personal agendas have no place in public service. We elect people to serve for us, not for themselves. I am committed to being the change that we need in Minnesota. I was born and raised in Minnesota and have seem too many times the challenges that are associated with not listening to community.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Latonya Reeves (D)

Fighting for Affordability & Working Families

Ensuring Access to Affordable Housing & Home Ownership Opportunities Expanding Affordable Health Care Access Pushing Back Rollbacks to Women’s Rights & Reproductive Freedom Prioritizing Public Safety & Justice Tackling Gun Violence Pursuing Accountability for Fraud & Corruption Strengthening National Security and Re-Committing to Democracy Creating Pathways to Legal Immigration and Protecting Immigrants Protecting Civil Rights and Equal Opportunity Advancing LGBTQ+ Equality and Transgender Rights Acting to Halt Climate Change and Protecting the Environment Ensuring Quality Educational Opportunities for Our Children Supporting Veterans & Military Families

Standing Up for Seniors

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

Latonya Reeves (D)

Core responsibilities of this office include listening to constituents, creating laws that benefit community, debating the merits of laws and policies that affect everyday lives, and passing laws that will bring about equitable change to community. It also includes constituent services to address the concerns who elect me to serve.

What legacy would you like to leave?

Latonya Reeves (D)

Integrity, strength, determination, and tenacity. I want to leave a legacy of a woman willing to stand up to fascism, tyranny, and hate. My ancestors fought for those in this country to live and thrive. I am proud of my heritage.

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

Latonya Reeves (D)

My first job was Tree Trust when I was 14 years old. I worked there for approximately 3 months during the summer.

What are your thoughts on term limits?

Latonya Reeves (D)

Term limits are beneficial to constituency because it allows for new, fresh ideas as the population’s experiences and interests change.

What is an accomplishment that you are proud of?

Latonya Reeves (D)

I am proud of my almost 20 years of public service to my community. I love helping others and a proud that I have been able to assist those in need.

You can ask candidates in this race to fill out the survey by clicking their names below:

• Dalia al-Aqidi
• Ilhan Omar
• John Nagel

Campaign finance

Name	Party	Receipts*	Disbursements**	Cash on hand	Date
Ilhan Omar	Democratic Party	$2,005,474	$1,707,322	$622,373	As of September 30, 2025
Latonya Reeves	Democratic Party	$0	$0	$0	Data not available***
John Nagel	Republican Party	$0	$0	$0	Data not available***
Dalia al-Aqidi	Republican Party	$482,177	$505,586	$15,510	As of September 30, 2025
Source: Federal Elections Commission, "Campaign finance data," 2026. This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC). * According to the FEC, "Receipts are anything of value (money, goods, services or property) received by a political committee." ** According to the FEC, a disbursement "is a purchase, payment, distribution, loan, advance, deposit or gift of money or anything of value to influence a federal election," plus other kinds of payments not made to influence a federal election. *** Candidate either did not report any receipts or disbursements to the FEC, or Ballotpedia did not find an FEC candidate ID.

General election race ratings

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Ballotpedia provides race ratings from four outlets: The Cook Political Report, Inside Elections, Sabato's Crystal Ball, and DDHQ/The Hill. Each race rating indicates if one party is perceived to have an advantage in the race and, if so, the degree of advantage:

• Safe and Solid ratings indicate that one party has a clear edge and the race is not competitive.
• Likely ratings indicate that one party has a clear edge, but an upset is possible.
• Lean ratings indicate that one party has a small edge, but the race is competitive.
• Toss-up ratings indicate that neither party has an advantage.

Race ratings are informed by a number of factors, including polling, candidate quality, and election result history in the race's district or state.

Race ratings: Minnesota's 5th Congressional District election, 2026
Race tracker	Race ratings
	12/2/2025	11/25/2025	11/18/2025	11/11/2025
The Cook Political Report with Amy Walter	Solid Democratic	Solid Democratic	Solid Democratic	Solid Democratic
Decision Desk HQ and The Hill	Pending	Pending	Pending	Pending
Inside Elections with Nathan L. Gonzales	Solid Democratic	Solid Democratic	Solid Democratic	Solid Democratic
Larry J. Sabato's Crystal Ball	Safe Democratic	Safe Democratic	Safe Democratic	Safe Democratic
Note: Ballotpedia reviews external race ratings every week throughout the election season and posts weekly updates even if the media outlets have not revised their ratings during that week.

Ballot access

The table below details filing requirements for U.S. House candidates in Minnesota in the 2026 election cycle. For additional information on candidate ballot access requirements in Minnesota, click here.

Filing requirements for U.S. House candidates, 2026
State	Office	Party	Signatures required	Filing fee	Filing deadline	Source
Minnesota	U.S. House	Ballot-qualified party	1,000	$300	6/2/2026	Source
Minnesota	U.S. House	Unaffiliated	1,000	N/A	6/2/2026	Source

District history

The section below details election results for this office in elections dating back to 2020.

District analysis

This section will contain facts and figures related to this district's elections when those are available.

See also

Minnesota	2026 primaries	2026 U.S. Congress elections
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Footnotes

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Minnesota's current delegation to the United States Congress

Senators

Amy Klobuchar (D)

Tina Smith (D)

Representatives

District 1

Brad Finstad (R)

District 2

Angie Craig (D)

District 3

Kelly Morrison (D)

District 4

Betty McCollum (D)

District 5

Ilhan Omar (D)

District 6

Tom Emmer (R)

District 7

Michelle Fischbach (R)

District 8

Pete Stauber (R)

Democratic Party (6)

Republican Party (4)

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