Indian-American Muslim politician Nabala Syed, 27, won the 26th Illinois State Senate District, defeating Republican Derby Hills with about 57% of the vote. A vocal critic of Israel, Sayed described Israel's war in Gaza as genocide and opposed US support for Israel. Her victory comes despite criticism from pro-Israeli media over her stance on Palestine. In 2022, she became the youngest woman elected to the Illinois General Assembly.
Indian-American Muslim politician Nabala Syed, 27, won the 26th Illinois State Senate District, defeating Republican Derby Hills with about 57% of the vote. A vocal critic of Israel, Sayed described Israel's war in Gaza as genocide and opposed US support for Israel. Her victory comes despite criticism from pro-Israeli media over her stance on Palestine. In 2022, she became the youngest woman elected to the Illinois General Assembly.
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