Haider made history in the US after winning a seat in the Illinois house of representatives, becoming the first South Asian woman to be elected to the state’s general assembly.
Haider attributed the strong voter turnout in US midterm election to growing public dissatisfaction with the Trump administration. “People are also unhappy with the unnecessary wars. President Trump promised not to involve the country in new wars, but that promise was broken. The economy has not improved, ICE agents remain on the streets, and unreasonable tariffs are affecting international relations, trade and the economy. During her election campaign, Haider spoke about her commitment to the community that helped her family settle in Illinois. The constituency covers parts of Will, DuPage, Kane and Kendall counties, including Aurora, Naperville, Oswego, Montgomery and Boulder Hill. Reacting to her victory, Haider thanked voters, supporters and campaign volunteers, saying the campaign involved months of reaching out to residents across the constituency.
Citing the rising cost of living, immigration enforcement, tariffs, and the administration’s foreign policy, Haider said voters had used ballot boxes to express their frustration. People have expressed their dissatisfaction with the Trump presidency by turning out to vote in record numbers,” she told ANI. “Since then, I’ve dedicated my life towards giving back to the community that helped me and my family make Illinois our home,” Haider said during her campaign.
