Currently holds the office of Illinois House of Representatives - District 51 until January 13, 2027.
Candidate for Illinois State Senate - District 26 in 2026 Illinois Primary Election.
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Get StartedProvide women and girls with full autonomy, equal opportunity and safe access to healthcare, education and leadership. Learn more
Protect LGBTQ individuals from discrimination and hate. Learn more
Support survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault by providing comprehensive protection and support. Learn more
Small businesses are essential to building a strong, vibrant community. They create jobs, grow wealth locally and serve as hubs for innovation, culture and community. This is why Representative Syed fights for expanded access to capital assistance and tax relief for small business owners. Learn more
Every child deserves access to high-quality public education without being crushed by property taxes, which is why she supports continued investment in the Evidence-Based Funding Formula (EBF). This shifts school funding away from overreliance on local property taxes and closes Illinois’ racial wealth gap by giving every student a fair shot–no matter their ZIP code. Learn more
Expand MAP Grants to make college education more accessible and affordable. Learn more
Prioritize students’ mental health by increasing funding for in-school counselors. Learn more
Keep students safe from bullying and sexual harassment through stronger state-level protections. Learn more
Protecting teachers’ jobs and their well-earned professional judgement. Learn more
Preventing the use of AI as a shortcut in important roles like teaching or counseling. Learn more
Illinois must lead the way in achieving 100% clean, renewable energy while building a resilient, job-creating green economy. Learn more
Clean air and water are not privileges; they are basic human rights that should be accessible to every community, especially those historically overburdened by pollution. Learn more
Illinois must act now to prepare for extreme weather events that disproportionately affect vulnerable populations. Learn more
Harmful chemicals like PFAS, also known as “forever chemicals,” have no place in the products we use daily and we must protect people from exposure. Learn more
Enact stronger safe storage laws, background checks and firearm accountability regulations to reduce accidental shootings and unauthorized access to guns. Learn more
Ensure Illinois remains a leader in smart, enforceable gun safety laws that protect children and families. Learn more
Ensure preventative care and early detection services–like breast cancer screenings–should be accessible and covered by insurance. Learn more
I’ll continue my work to make prescription drugs more affordable. Learn more
Close loopholes that allow Big Pharma and Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs) to manipulate prices at the expense of patients. Learn more
Advocating for legal protections for healthcare providers and their out-of-state patients seeking care in Illinois. Learn more
Treat mental health and substance abuse care with the same urgency as physical health, while also ensuring associated costs are covered by insurance. Learn more
Opposing extreme political attacks on reproductive healthcare and the right to choose. Learn more
We must modernize transportation systems to be cleaner, more accessible, reliable and built for the future. Learn more
Seniors on fixed incomes deserve the ability to age in their homes without being burdened by high property taxes. This is why she continues to champion legislation to expand eligibility for senior property tax freeze to allow more seniors to stay in their homes with dignity and financial peace of mind. Learn more
Expand paid family and medical leave because it is essential to improve health outcomes, reduce disparities and support economic stability for families. Learn more
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