‘Have deep roots in UP’: Saba Haider recalls emotional first call to Ghaziabad family after US election win
Saba Haider made history as the first South Asian woman elected to the Illinois General Assembly, winning a seat in the state house of representatives.
Saba Haider, the first South Asian woman elected to the Illinois General Assembly, spoke about her emotional first call to her Ghaziabad family after her US election victory. Despite having deep roots in Uttar Pradesh, Haider expressed her pride in being the first South Asian immigrant elected to the Illinois General Assembly. On election night, her mother and family members anxiously followed the results through WhatsApp messages and phone calls.
Haider attributed the strong voter turnout in the US midterm elections to growing public dissatisfaction with the Trump administration, citing factors such as the rising cost of living, immigration enforcement, tariffs, and the administration's foreign policy. She secured a decisive victory in the 84th district with 70.9% of the votes, defeating Republican candidate Brian Scopa.
Haider expressed her gratitude to the voters, supporters, and campaign volunteers who helped her secure her position.
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