Biography
Ilhan Omar is a famous American Politician, who is serving as the U.S. representative for Minnesota’s 5th congressional district (2019). She was born as Ilham Abdullahi Omar on October 4, 1982 in
Mogadishu, Somalia. She has 3 marriages and is the mother of 3 children. Her marriage details are Ahmed Nur Said Elmi (m. 2009; div. 2017), Ahmed Abdisalan Hirsi (m. 2018; div. 2019), and Tim Mynett (m. 2020). Omar completed her education at North Dakota State University (BA).
Quick Facts
| Fact | Details |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Ilhan Abdullahi Omar |
| Date of Birth | October 4, 1982 |
| Place of Birth | Mogadishu, Somalia |
| Nationality | American |
| Political Party | Democratic |
| Current Position | U.S. Representative for Minnesota’s 5th congressional district (since January 3, 2019) |
| Previous Position | Minnesota House of Representatives, 60B district (January 2, 2017 – January 3, 2019) |
| Deputy Chair | Congressional Progressive Caucus |
| Education | North Dakota State University (BA) |
| Spouses | Ahmed Nur Said Elmi (m. 2009; div. 2017), Ahmed Abdisalan Hirsi (m. 2018; div. 2019), Tim Mynett (m. 2020) |
| Children | 3, including Isra Hirsi |
| Relatives | Sahra Noor (sister) |
| Key Advocacy Issues | $15 minimum wage, universal healthcare, student loan debt forgiveness, protection of DACA, abolishing ICE |
| Stance on Israel | Supports BDS movement, critic of Israeli settlement policies and military actions |
| Notable Achievements | First Somali American in Congress, first woman of color to represent Minnesota, one of the first two Muslim women in Congress |
| Controversies | Removed from Foreign Affairs Committee in February 2023 due to past comments about Israel and concerns over objectivity |
Net Worth
Ilhan Omar has an estimated net worth of $16 million.
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