Meet Nabeela Syed, Hyderabad-origin Elected to Illinois Senate

Nabeela Syed, a Democrat and daughter of Hyderbad-origin parents, has secured a major victory in the US midterm elections, defeating her Republican challenger Darby Hills to win a seat in the Illinois State Senate

US Midterm Election Results 2026: Nabeela Syed, a Democrat and daughter of Hyderbad-origin parents, has secured a major victory in the US midterm elections, defeating her Republican challenger Darby Hills to win a seat in the Illinois State Senate.

Nabila, 27-year-old American Muslim woman of Indian origin, was born and raised in the state of Illinois, and studied at the University of California, Berkeley. In 2022, she became the youngest woman elected to the state legislature.

Nabeela Syed’s victory reflects a successful transition from the state assembly to the state Senate, marking a new chapter in her public service career.

"I am so grateful to every single voter in the 26th Senate District who made this victory possible", Nabeela said in her victory speech.

Nabeela Syed's family has an Indian root. Her parents migrated to the United States from Hyderabad in 1980s, while Syed went on to build her political career in Illinois.

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