Saba Haider, India‑born Democrat, wins Illinois House seat
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Saba Haider was elected to represent Illinois’s 84th District in the state House on November 3, 2023.
- Haider received 70.9% of the vote, totaling 20,756 ballots.
- Her Republican opponent, Brian Scopa, received 8,520 votes, 29.1% of the total.
- Haider becomes the first South Asian woman elected to the Illinois House.
Covered by 4 outlets across the spectrum: 50% left, 50% center, 0% right.
How each side framed it
India-born Saba Haider wins Illinois State Representative election
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Right-leaning outlets have under-covered this story. Of 4 outlets, only 0 are on the right of the spectrum.
Timeline
First to report: The New Indian Express (); 4 articles from 4 outlets so far.
Who is covering this story
- Left-leaning (2): The New Indian Express, NDTV
- Center (2): Hindustan Times, ABP Live English
Sources
- India-born Saba Haider wins Illinois State Representative election — The New Indian Express (left-leaning) ·
- India-Born Democrat Saba Haider Wins Illinois House Seat — NDTV (left-leaning) ·
- ‘Deeply honoured’: India-born, Harvard graduate Nithya Raman wins LA mayoral race, defeating Karen Bass — Hindustan Times (center) ·
- Who Is Saba Haider? India-Born AMU Alumna Makes History In Illinois — ABP Live English (center) ·