India-born Democrat Saba Haider has won election to the Illinois House of Representatives, becoming the first South Asian woman to be elected to the state’s General Assembly.
We worked hard for the last 15 months talking to voters in every corner of District 84 to learn what they care about, what they want to see change, and how we can work together to build stronger, more prosperous, and more inclusive communities,” Ms. Haider said in a social media post on Thursday (November 5, 2026). Her entry into politics stemmed from her desire to be deeply engaged with the community; she was also involved in yoga and worked as a yoga teacher trainer…Ever since the election results were announced, it has been a moment of immense joy and celebration for all of us.
In a sense, this achievement is dedicated to all the daughters of India, serving as an inspiration for them to move forward—because, truly, the sky is the limit” “We did it! It is a source of great pride—for our neighbours, our community, our acquaintances, and the entire city of Ghaziabad. In fact, this is a victory for the whole nation. It is not just a win for our sister, for Ghaziabad, or for our ancestral home in Bulandshahr; it is a victory for all of India.
She thanked voters, family members, friends, campaign team members and volunteers, describing the campaign as a “grassroots, people-powered movement”. #WATCH | Ghaziabad | India-born Democrat Saba Haider won a seat in the Illinois House of Representatives, becoming the first South Asian woman to be elected to the state’s General Assembly Her brother says, “…When she moved to America about 20 years ago, neither she nor we had any idea that she would one day enter politics.
“Ultimately this election was about the people who call this community home.
It was about building the future we all deserve,” she said. “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. “I know firsthand the struggles our working families are going through, and I want to work with our elected officials to find solutions to the problems we all face,” Ms. Haider said during her poll campaign. “When you are an educated and civilised person and want to reach out to people with a spirit of service, you can win an election anywhere,” he said.
