#32
📈 Top 50
Rising voice in US Congress
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Ilhan Omar

Democrat
US Congress Twitter/X
#32
X Rank
569,317
Benchmarker Score
76
Posts
310,007
Likes
129,655
Comments
4,079
Avg Likes
1,706
Avg Comments
439,662
Total Engagement
5,785
Engagement Rate
12.0
Posts/Week
Daily
Posting Regularity
Metrics are based on tracked posts and calculated averages. Actual performance may vary.
1,243,481 followers

Data last refreshed: June 01, 2026

Engagement metrics shown below reflect data as of this date. Current X stats may differ.

20 posts

I was proud to secure $1 million in federal funding for the development of NEON Collective Kitchens in North Minneapolis! This commercial kitchen space will create new opportunities for entreprene...

Economic Policy & Federal Budget Federal Budget Small Business May 29, 2026 View on X
1,157
Likes
1,683
Cmnts
164
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data as of 1 Jun 2026, 07:41 BST

Last week, House Republicans pulled down the vote needed to stop Trump's war with Iran because they knew it was going to pass and upset Trump. Congress has failed to assert its authority for 12 st...

Defense & National Security Middle East Armed Forces May 29, 2026 View on X
844
Likes
612
Cmnts
133
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data as of 1 Jun 2026, 07:41 BST

Eid Mubarak to everyone celebrating in Minnesota and around the world! May this Eid bring you renewed hope, peace, and love. 💙

Personal & Human Interest Religious Liberty May 27, 2026 View on X
6,095
Likes
1,483
Cmnts
386
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data as of 1 Jun 2026, 07:41 BST

On Memorial Day, we honor the brave service members who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. We’re forever grateful for their service and sacrifice.

Personal & Human Interest Armed Forces May 25, 2026 View on X
1,751
Likes
8,799
Cmnts
169
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data as of 1 Jun 2026, 07:41 BST

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N/A N/A May 22, 2026 View on X
30
Likes
107
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7
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data as of 28 May 2026, 07:40 BST

I introduced a bill with @SenatorShaheen and @RepChrisPappas to put a stop to manufactured home evictions and hold bad landlords accountable.  Let’s get this done.

Legislative & Congressional Activity Affordable Housing Homelessness Fair Housing May 22, 2026 View on X
200
Likes
566
Cmnts
22
Reposts
data as of 28 May 2026, 07:40 BST

The Bukele regime is trampling international law and basic human rights with impunity. The United States must stop enabling Bukele’s regime immediately. All political prisoners must be freed and a...

Foreign Affairs & Diplomacy Latin America State Department May 21, 2026 View on X
520
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798
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128
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data as of 28 May 2026, 07:40 BST

I'm relieved to see the Minnesota legislature reach a deal to save Hennepin County Medical Center. HCMC is our state's safety net hospital. I'm glad to know its doors will remain open for thousa...

Healthcare & Social Programs Hospital Funding May 18, 2026 View on X
448
Likes
575
Cmnts
89
Reposts
data as of 25 May 2026, 07:43 BST

My heart is with the communities impacted by the devastating wildfires burning across Northern Minnesota. I'm incredibly grateful to our National Guard, emergency responders, and local officials w...

District & State Issues Wildfire May 18, 2026 View on X
258
Likes
276
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31
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data as of 25 May 2026, 07:43 BST

I was proud to secure $1.6 million in federal funding to revitalize Sochacki Park! This money will be used to improve Sochacki Park's water systems, allowing better access to cleaner water, and ma...

District & State Issues Water Infrastructure Water Quality May 15, 2026 View on X
661
Likes
627
Cmnts
69
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data as of 21 May 2026, 07:48 BST

For a decade, Rep. Koegel has worked tirelessly to improve the lives of everyday Minnesotans. It was an honor to serve with Rep. Koegel in the Minnesota State Legislature, and I look forward to se...

District & State Issues N/A May 15, 2026 View on X
349
Likes
213
Cmnts
54
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data as of 21 May 2026, 07:48 BST

The Nakba never ended. The genocide of Palestinians continues as the Israeli military escalates violence in Gaza, the West Bank, and Lebanon. I'm joining @RepRashida in co-sponsoring a resolution ...

Legislative & Congressional Activity Israel & Palestine May 15, 2026 View on X
16,714
Likes
2,636
Cmnts
4,329
Reposts
data as of 21 May 2026, 07:48 BST

When you create policies that make education unreachable for Americans who want it, you are failing at your job. Linda McMahon is failing. https://t.co/V8HoEmka3d

Education & Workforce Higher Education May 14, 2026 View on X
2,454
Likes
1,153
Cmnts
460
Reposts
data as of 21 May 2026, 07:48 BST

No child should have to sit in a classroom hungry or worried about where their next meal will come from. Excited to introduce the Universal School Meals Program Act with @SenSanders to feed kids w...

Legislative & Congressional Activity K-12 Education May 13, 2026 View on X
1,367
Likes
2,362
Cmnts
229
Reposts
data as of 18 May 2026, 07:42 BST

It's about damn time Congress legalizes marijuana. https://t.co/lWBLBly28u

Crime, Justice & Law Enforcement Drug Policy May 13, 2026 View on X
3,782
Likes
1,267
Cmnts
598
Reposts
data as of 18 May 2026, 07:42 BST

Thank you to all the high school students who came out and shared their bold ideas at our Youth Council Town Hall in Minneapolis! I'll keep working in Congress to make their bright vision for our ...

District & State Issues K-12 Education May 07, 2026 View on X
361
Likes
454
Cmnts
52
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data as of 11 May 2026, 07:47 BST

I sat down with leaders and advocates from Clare Housing and Sage to ensure we’re doing everything we can to push back against Trump’s cuts to HIV prevention, care, and treatment services. We’ll k...

Healthcare & Social Programs Public Health Affordable Housing May 06, 2026 View on X
285
Likes
617
Cmnts
58
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data as of 11 May 2026, 07:47 BST

Started my day off with some amazing students at Lucy Craft Laney Elementary School in North Minneapolis. We had an interactive reading of "Jayden's Impossible Garden." Always incredible to meet w...

District & State Issues K-12 Education May 06, 2026 View on X
551
Likes
616
Cmnts
59
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data as of 11 May 2026, 07:47 BST

Israel’s attack on the Global Sumud Flotilla is a clear violation of international law. I'm joining @RepRashida in demanding an end to the blockade on Gaza and immediate humanitarian access.

Foreign Affairs & Diplomacy Israel & Palestine Middle East May 06, 2026 View on X
5,530
Likes
949
Cmnts
1,474
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data as of 11 May 2026, 07:47 BST

Hennepin County Medical Center is a lifeline—I know, three of my kids were born there. Republicans’ Medicaid cuts are pushing hospitals like HCMC to the brink. This is about whether people get ca...

Healthcare & Social Programs Medicaid Hospital Funding May 06, 2026 View on X
544
Likes
1,101
Cmnts
108
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data as of 11 May 2026, 07:47 BST

Rank History

Jun 2026
#32
May 2026
-11 #32
Apr 2026
#21

Content Categories

District & State Issues 11
Legislative & Congressional Activity 10
Foreign Affairs & Diplomacy 8
Personal & Human Interest 8
Defense & National Security 7

Topics & Themes

Middle East Armed Forces ICE Racial Justice Small Business Voting Rights Public Health Latin America Federal Budget Labor Unions K-12 Education Wages & Pay Sanctions Pentagon Budget Oil & Gas Drug Policy Supreme Court Conservation Water Quality Higher Education

Top Quartile Benchmarks

Based on top 126 of 503 in US Congress

Posts
196
Ilhan: 161 ↓
Likes
200,555
Ilhan: 1,065,341 ↑
Comments
19,881
Ilhan: 172,856 ↑
Avg Likes
873.2
Ilhan: 6,617.0 ↑
Avg Comments
86.7
Ilhan: 1,073.6 ↑
Benchmarker Score
240,317
Ilhan: 1,411,053 ↑
Posts/Week
16.8
Ilhan: 12.0 ↓
Avg Post Length
234 chars
Ilhan: 200 ↓
Trending Topics (Top Quartile)
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