Rep. Ilhan Omar beat back a well-funded primary challenge from Antone Melton-Meaux in Tuesday’s DFL primary.

In other results, the DFL and Republican primaries for U.S. Senate were both called early for the favorites by the Associated Press. U.S. Sen. Tina Smith, a Democrat, was easily renominated against a host of minor candidates, while ex-Rep. Jason Lewis won the GOP nomination against lesser-known rivals.

This is an MPR News morning update for Wednesday, August 12, 2020. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer.

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