Ilhan Omar was born on October 4, 1982, in Mogadishu, Somalia. She and her family fled the civil war in Somalia and sought refuge in the United States in 1995. After settling in Minneapolis, she became actively involved in community organizing and politics. Omar gained national attention when she was elected to the Minnesota House of Representatives in 2016, and in 2018, she won a seat in the U.S. Congress, representing Minnesota's 5th congressional district.
| Personal Details | Bio Data |
|---|---|
| Name | Ilhan Abdullahi Omar |
| Date of Birth | October 4, 1982 |
| Place of Birth | Mogadishu, Somalia |
| Political Party | Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party |
| Office | U.S. Representative for Minnesota's 5th district |
