PoliticsPhoto: Firstpost WorldIndia-born Saba Haider elected to Illinois legislature
India-born Democrat Saba Haider became the first South Asian woman elected to the Illinois General Assembly, winning the 84th House District seat in the November 3 US midterm elections. Haider secured 20,756 votes (70.9%), defeating Republican Brian Scopa who received 8,520 votes (29.1%). The district covers parts of Will, DuPage, Kane, and Kendall counties. Haider credited a 15-month grassroots campaign focused on community concerns for her victory.
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