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As an incumbent congresswoman running one of the nation's most liberal districts, one that hasn't voted for a Republican in nearly 60 years, Omar is all but certain to win another term against GOP challenger Lacy Johnson. But partly due to Omar's national profile, Johnson, a Black businessman from north Minneapolis, has been able to raise a staggering $9 million for his long shot campaign, making him easily the most competitive GOP candidate in the district in a generation.