Activists Launch Baddies 4 Progress PAC in Minnesota

The new political action committee aims to mobilize voters and support progressive candidates across the state.

Updated on Oct. 28, 2026 in Civic Engagement

Activists Launch Baddies 4 Progress PAC in Minnesota

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In September 2026, Arshia Hussain and Yusra Mohamud launched the Baddies 4 Progress political action committee. The group seeks to address voter apathy and support progressive candidates throughout Minnesota.

Why it matters

The founders created the PAC to fill a void in the local political landscape by using social media and outreach to engage residents. This initiative follows the pair's previous experience organizing the Baddies for Omar mobilization group.

The founders officially registered the committee in September 2026 to support statewide progressive campaigns. The group intends to focus its fundraising efforts on local candidates during the upcoming 2028 presidential election cycle.

The players

Arshia Hussain

She is a co-founder of the Baddies 4 Progress PAC who previously organized the Baddies for Omar mobilization group.

Yusra Mohamud

She is a co-founder of the Baddies 4 Progress PAC who previously worked on the mayoral campaign for Omar Fateh.

Hasan Piker

He is a prominent political commentator and streamer who appeared at the Baddies 4 Progress event.

Ilhan Omar

She is a U.S. Representative who participated as a featured guest at the Baddies 4 Progress co-produced event.

Omar Fateh

He is a politician who ran for mayor of Minneapolis in a campaign supported by the Baddies for Omar group.

The details

The organization gained significant attention after co-producing an event titled I'm the Host Now on October 25, 2026. The event featured appearances by Hasan Piker and U.S. Representative Ilhan Omar and reached capacity within minutes.

September 2026: Arshia Hussain and Yusra Mohamud founded the Baddies 4 Progress PAC.
October 25, 2026: The group co-produced the I'm the Host Now event featuring Hasan Piker and Ilhan Omar.

Political Context

The establishment of this new committee reflects the evolving regulatory environment established by the Minnesota Campaign Finance and Public Disclosure Act. The emergence of such groups represents a pushback against traditional campaign structures by grassroots organizers.

Residents may see increased political outreach and social media mobilization efforts from this new group as the 2028 election cycle approaches. The committee's focus on local fundraising will likely influence the financial resources available to progressive candidates in state contests.

The takeaway

Grassroots political action committees rely on high-profile event collaborations to quickly build visibility and voter momentum. Future engagement in state politics will continue to depend on the ability of these groups to convert online interest into consistent local participation.