Local community groups that back Fateh denounced the move and said it ignores the will of those in Minneapolis.

Party has overturned Minneapolis party’s endorsement of state Sen. Omar Fateh (D), the democratic socialist challenging Mayor Jacob Frey (D), following allegations of a flawed process at the party’s convention last month.

Fateh, a democratic socialist, won the Minneapolis DFL endorsement in July over Mayor Jacob Frey. Though his victory raised his profile in the race, it also drew dozens of challenges from his opponents over allegations of delays and miscounted votes.