Indian-American Muslim politician Nabala Syed, 27, won Illinois' 26th 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. (QNN).

Indian-American Muslim politician Nabala Syed, 27, won Illinois' 26th 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. (QNN).