Community Organizer Abdu Rahman Launches Campaign for State Capitol Seat

MINNEAPOLIS – Abdu Rahman, a longtime community organizer, has announced his candidacy for a seat at the State Capitol, setting up a challenge to incumbent Mohamud Noor, a member of the Democratic–Farmer–Labor (DFL) Party who currently holds the seat.

Abdu Rahman said his decision to run grew out of years spent working alongside residents to address local concerns and build grassroots coalitions. He argues that communities need representation grounded in lived experience and direct engagement rather than partisan politics.

“I believe in the power of community and the need for a new kind of leadership,” Abdu Rahman said in a campaign statement. “It’s time for a change that puts the needs of the people first.”

According to Abdu Rahman, his background as an organizer has centered on bringing neighbors together to tackle issues ranging from economic challenges to neighborhood development. Supporters say that experience gives him a practical understanding of how state-level decisions affect families on the ground.

Abdu Rahman’s campaign slogan — “Real Support, Real Change, Real Results” — underscores what he describes as a commitment to tangible outcomes rather than political rhetoric. If elected, he said he would prioritize strengthening local communities and increasing accountability in government.

The race sets the stage for a contest between Rahman, who is positioning himself as a grassroots alternative, and Noor, an incumbent DFL lawmaker seeking to defend his seat. Additional details about Rahman’s policy platform and campaign schedule are expected to be released in the coming weeks.

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