John,

Once again a huge victory last night for the American people and the progressive movement.

Ilhan Omar won her primary against an establishment challenger who out-raised her by over 2 million dollars.

Right wing media came after her with everything they had. Venture capitalists, real estate developers, and CEOs funded her opponent’s campaign. Pro-Israel America PAC, AIPAC and supporters of Benjamin Netanyahu, Israel's criminally-indicted right-wing extremist Prime Minister, spent at least another $400,000 in outside spending to take her down.

And we all know Donald Trump desperately wanted her to lose. He’s spent two years demonizing her and the other members of the Squad. He famously told her to “go back” to the country she came from, despite Ilhan being an American citizen, and even led his supporters in chants of “send her back” at his campaign rallies.

Everyone came at Ilhan except progressives nationwide and, more importantly, the people of her district. Ilhan won with more than 57% of the vote -- defeating her opponent by more than 18 points.

Last night’s victory shows that wealthy establishment insiders and right-wing interests are no match for a movement of people fighting for change.

Democracy for America has been honored to fight alongside Ilhan since the beginning when we endorsed her early in the primary during her first run for Congress in 2018. Together we’ll keep fighting for Medicare for All, a Green New Deal, voting rights and criminal justice.

DFA is working hard to win in tough races across the country. Will you make a contribution to help us elect more progressive leaders like Ilhan Omar up and down the ticket this fall?

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Your contributions are what make progressive victories like Ilhan Omar’s re-election possible.

We are up against big corporate interests and right-wing mega-donors, but they are no match for a movement of people coming together to fight for change.

Thank you for being a part of it.

— Charles

Charles Chamberlain, Chair
Democracy for America