U.S. Representative Ilhan Omar has officially filed to seek another term in Congress, setting the stage for a new campaign as a broader debate over eligibility for federal office gains attention in Washington.
The Minnesota Democrat submitted the necessary paperwork to run for re-election amid discussions surrounding a proposed constitutional amendment aimed at tightening citizenship requirements for certain federal positions.
The measure, introduced by Rep. Nancy Mace, would require members of Congress, federal judges, and Senate-confirmed appointees to be natural-born U.S. citizens. While the proposal faces significant hurdles to becoming law, it has already sparked political debate on Capitol Hill.
Mace has been outspoken in support of the amendment and recently accused Omar of maintaining what she described as “foreign allegiance” while defending the proposal.
Omar’s re-election campaign is expected to unfold against the backdrop of these ongoing discussions over citizenship requirements and eligibility for public office.
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