Ghaziabad. Saba Haider, who hails from Bulandshahr in Uttar Pradesh and studied in Ghaziabad, has registered a historic victory in the mid-term elections in America. Democratic Party candidate Saba won the election of State Representative from the 84th District of Illinois state, defeating Republican candidate Brian Scoppa. There is an atmosphere of happiness in the Ghaziabad family due to his success.
In the results of the elections held on November 3, Sabah got about 71.8 percent votes. With this victory, she becomes the first Indian-American to represent Illinois's 84th District and the first South Asian immigrant woman to reach the Illinois General Assembly.
Bulandshahr's roots are linked to Aurangabad.
Saba Haider is originally from Aurangabad town of Bulandshahr district of Uttar Pradesh. His family members live in Chitragupt Vihar, Sanjay Nagar, Ghaziabad. Saba completed her early education in Ghaziabad. After this he studied MSc in Wildlife Science from Aligarh Muslim University. He also won a gold medal during his studies.
Saba has been living in America for almost 20 years
Saba has been living in America with her family for the last two decades. Before joining politics, she was associated with social activities and community work. He also served as a member of the DuPage County Board. In the year 2024, he made his mark in local politics by winning the County Board elections.
Recorded victory with 71.8 percent votes
In Illinois's 84th District, Democratic candidate Saba Haider faced Republican Brian Scoppa. Sabah won the election by securing about 71.8 percent votes. Earlier, in the Democratic Party primary elections held in March, he had secured more than 63 percent votes.
The family celebrated in Ghaziabad
As soon as the news of Saba's victory was received, there was a rush of people congratulating her family in Ghaziabad. Relatives, neighbors and acquaintances wished his father Syed Ali and brother Abbas Haider. The father expressed happiness over his daughter's achievement and called it a proud moment for the family as well as for Ghaziabad and the country.
Saba's victory has given a new identity to the increasing participation of women of Indian origin in American politics. She will take office as a member of the Illinois General Assembly in January 2027.