Minnesota's 5th Congressional District (MN-5)
Last updated · 5 sources
Ilhan Omar, a Democrat, has represented the district since 2019.
The district includes parts of Hennepin, Anoka, and Ramsey counties.
According to the Census Bureau's 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the district has a population of 707,022, a median household income of $83,858, and a median age of 34.9. Of residents 25 and older, 51.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Representative

2026 election
Omar has filed with the FEC to run for this seat in 2026. 5 candidates for the seat have reported receipts to the FEC.
5 candidates have reported raising money for the 2026 MN-5 race to the FEC.
Election Day: Tuesday, November 3, 2026
| Candidate | Party | Raised | Cash on hand | Through |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ilhan Omar (incumbent) | Democratic-Farmer-Labor | $5,829,715 | $1,347,365 | Jul 22 |
| Dalia Al-Aqidi | Republican | $1,128,979 | $50,512 | Jul 22 |
| John Nagel | Republican | $747,046 | $46,922 | Jul 22 |
| Latonya T. Reeves | Democratic | $41,842 | $1,613 | Jul 22 |
| Julie T. Le | Democratic | $3,933 | $4,360 | Jul 22 |
Includes primary candidates; FEC filings do not record primary results. FEC race page
District profile
- Population
- 707,022
- Median household income
- $83,858
- Median age
- 34.9
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 51.1%
Census Bureau, 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates
Minnesota senators
Tina SmithU.S. Senator for Minnesota · Democrat
Amy KlobucharU.S. Senator for Minnesota · Democrat
Neighboring districts
Sources
- District boundaries (Census Bureau cartographic boundary file, 119th Congress) · retrieved Oct 2, 2026
- Counties by district (Census Bureau relationship file) · retrieved Oct 2, 2026
- District profile (Census Bureau, 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates) · retrieved Oct 2, 2026
- congress-legislators (member data, CC0) · retrieved Oct 2, 2026
- Candidates and totals (Federal Election Commission) · retrieved Oct 2, 2026