Minnesota state Senator Omar Fateh announced Monday that he will run for Minneapolis mayor in 2025 against Jacob Frey.

Fateh, 34, became the first Somali American and first Muslim to serve in the Senate when he was first elected in 2020.

The first Somali elected to the Minnesota Senate is now seeking to lead the states largest city. Sen. Omar Fateh announced Monday he will challenge incumbent, and fellow DFLer Jacob Frey for the mayor’s office.

Omar Fateh, the first Somali American elected to the Minnesota Senate, said he will run for mayor in the November 2025 elections.

Several candidates have emerged to challenge Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey in the city's November 2025 election. Why it matters: It may seem early, but serious candidates must begin raising money and generating buzz if they hope to win the coveted DFL party endorsement. The party's caucus process begins in April.

At a press conference Monday, the south Minneapolis Democrat hammered at incumbent Jacob Frey's alleged failures and promised to help those struggling to get by.

Fateh announced his mayoral bid Monday, saying: "Minneapolis must be a north star for our nation in a dark time."

State Senator Omar Fateh announced Monday morning that he is running for Mayor of Minneapolis against incumbent Jacob Frey.

"Over the next four years, Minneapolis will need to refocus our energy and attention on the exceptional work underway and concrete ways to improve residents’ lives," Mayor Jacob Frey writes. (Brian Pe