DFL is revoking Omar Fatehs endorsement for Minneapolis mayor

The Minnesota DFL revoked its endorsement of state Sen. Omar Fateh in the Minneapolis mayoral race, citing major failures in the convention voting process. Fateh, a democratic socialist, had won the endorsement at a chaotic July convention that faced numerous challenges and miscounts. His campaign criticized the decision, arguing it disenfranchised thousands of caucus-goers. City Council members reacted with mixed feelings; Aurin Chowdhury described the decision as “deeply troubling” and criticized the party's reliance on unpaid volunteers.

Jamal Osman highlighted the decision's impact on the East African community, calling it a betrayal of democratic participation. The DFL committee confirmed that the credentials sheet was unsecured, allowing non-members access during the voting process. Despite the revocation, the committee upheld other endorsements from the convention. This incident underscores ongoing tensions between progressive and moderate factions within the DFL.