The Minnesota DFL's move to revoke the endorsement of Minnesota state Sen. Omar Fateh by the local Minneapolis party unit for the city's mayoral race has sparked backlash.

The Minneapolis DFL’s endorsement of state Sen. Omar Fateh in the Minneapolis mayor’s race sparked numerous challenges. On Thursday, the state DFL party took the unprecedented step of revoking the local endorsement.

Minnesota DFL officials have revoked their endorsement for Minneapolis mayor. State Sen. Omar Fateh, a Democratic Socialist, had secured the support of delegates over incumbent Mayor Jacob Frey in July,