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Ilhan Omar's Marriage Timeline
Public records show Rep. Ilhan Omar married twice with a 2009-2011 overlap.
In brief
Public records show Rep. Ilhan Omar married twice with a 2009-2011 overlap. Ilhan Omar legally married Ahmed Elmi in 2009 and Ahmed Hirisi in 2020 after a 2011 separation. Originally reported by Newsweek.
Marriage Timeline
Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar's marriage history returned to focus after federal agents searched her Washington home on October 12.
2009 Marriage to Elmi
Omar legally married Ahmed Nur Said Elmi on February 12, 2009, in Hennepin County.
2011 Separation
Omar and Elmi separated in 2011, ending their relationship within their faith tradition without a civil divorce.
2012 Reunion
Omar reconciled with Hirisi in 2012, having their third child while still legally married to Elmi.
2014-2015 Tax Filing
Omar and Hirisi filed joint federal tax returns despite not being legally married and while Omar remained married to Elmi.
2018 Legal Marriage
Omar legally married Hirisi in January 2018 after completing a civil divorce from Elmi in December 2017.
The essence
Ilhan Omar legally married Ahmed Elmi in 2009 and Ahmed Hirisi in 2020 after a 2011 separation.
