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Omar Fatar, a Somali-American state senator, is a U.S.-born citizen whose political focus predominantly centers on the Somali community. His campaign aims to bridge the longstanding connection between the Somali diaspora in Minnesota and their homeland in Somalia. Fatar emphasizes that while he was born and raised in the United States, he regards Somalia as his spiritual home. His candidacy underscores the increasing influence of immigrant communities on local politics, especially as demographics evolve rapidly in Minnesota, home to the largest Somali population in the nation.