Nabila Syed, a 23-year-old Indian American Muslim woman, has won election to the 51st House District of the Illinois State Legislature in the United States.
Nabila Syed tweeted that we have just turned the suburban district occupied by Republicans. 23-year-old Nabila Syed defeated Republican candidate Chris Bosh. Nabila got 52.3% of the votes.
Syed will be the first South Asian as well as the youngest member of the Illinois State Legislature.
Nabila Syed said that she will act as an advocate for community members for causes such as equal rights, health care, education and taxes.
According to her website, Syed is "working hard to build a better Illinois for residents of today and tomorrow, an Illinois with a strong economy, sustainable infrastructure, and affordable health care and higher education."
Syed has a bachelor's degree in political science and business from the University of California, Berkeley, Syed has also served as president of a free consulting organization to help local businesses.
Syed currently works for a non-profit organization that aims to support myriad civil engagement initiatives, for example, mobilizing voters, preventing sexual harassment on college campuses, and promoting gender equality, as their official According to website.
Source: Maktoob Media