She is the daughter of Pakistani immigrants and has support from some prominent Somali American politicians, including Omar and state Sen. Warsame, a political newcomer, is a Somali immigrant.Ĭhughtai is a longtime activist who managed U.S.

Warsame and Chughtai are Democrats in an overwhelmingly Democratic city when campaigns for party backing are often heated. Warsame did not immediately reply Thursday to a request for comment from The Associated Press. At least two people were injured and the convention broke up with no endorsement. Some jumped on stage, shouting, banging on tables and waving signs. That sparked an uproar among backers of her challenger, Nasri Warsame. Video circulating on social media shows that the disturbance began after supporters of incumbent Aisha Chughtai took the stage to seek delegates’ backing for the Ward 10 City Council seat. Ken Martin, chair of the state Democratic Party organization, called the melee that erupted Saturday night “unacceptable.” The DFL is an affiliate of the state Democratic Party. The executive committee also agreed Thursday that if those bylaws receive final approval from the DFL State Central Committee, the candidate whose supporters are accused of instigating the Saturday melee will be permanently disqualified from seeking and receiving the party’s endorsement. MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - The executive committee of Minnesota’s Democratic Farmer Labor Party gave initial approval on Thursday to bylaws that would permanently ban anyone who engages in or incites acts of violence from participating in party activities, after a weekend endorsing convention for a Minneapolis City Council seat erupted in chaos.

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