'Squad' sweep as U.S. congresswoman Omar holds off primary election challenger

Representative Ilhan Omar waves to cars and stands with volunteers and campaign members in northeast Minneapolis for a "Get Out The Vote" event during the primary election in Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S. August 11, 2020. REUTERS/Nicole Neri

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Representative Ilhan Omar held off a well-funded challenger Tuesday and won the Democratic primary in her congressional district, putting her on track for re-election in November along with other members of the "Squad" of four liberal freshmen.

Omar defeated attorney Antone Melton-Meaux, who had accused her of prioritizing her celebrity over her constituents, and several other challengers, the New York Times said.