Nabeela Syed

Nabeela Syed is an American politician and Democratic member of the Illinois House of Representatives from the 51st district. The 51st district, located in Chicago's north suburbs, includes all or parts of Hawthorn Woods, Long Grove, Lake Zurich, Deer Park, Kildeer, Palatine, Rolling Meadows, Hoffman Estates, and Schaumburg. She first won election to the seat in 2022, defeating a Republican incumbent, and won re-election in 2024. She is the Democratic nominee for the Illinois Senate's 26th district in the 2026 election, facing Republican incumbent Darby Hills.