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Huma Abedin

Huma Mahmood Abedin is an American political staffer and author best known for her long career as an aide to Hillary Clinton.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Huma Mahmood Abedin is an American political staffer and author best known for her long career as an aide to Hillary Clinton. She served in roles including deputy chief of staff at the U.S. Department of State and vice chair of Clinton’s 2016 presidential campaign. She published the memoir *Both/And: A Life in Many Worlds* in 2021.

Early life and education

Abedin was born in Kalamazoo, Michigan, and spent much of her childhood in Saudi Arabia. She returned to the United States in 1993 and attended George Washington University.

Career in Democratic politics

Abedin began working with Hillary Clinton as a White House intern in 1996. She later worked in the U.S. Senate and at the U.S. Department of State during Clinton’s tenure as secretary of state. She served as vice chair of Clinton’s 2016 presidential campaign.

Memoir and public profile

In 2021, Abedin published *Both/And: A Life in Many Worlds*, a memoir about her life, identity, family, and career in public service.

Personal life

Public reporting states that Abedin was married to former U.S. Representative Anthony Weiner and later became engaged to businessman Alex Soros in 2024.

Key facts

  • Abedin began working with Hillary Clinton as a White House intern in 1996.
  • She later worked in the U.S. Senate and at the U.S. Department of State during Clinton’s tenure as secretary of state.
  • She served as vice chair of Clinton’s 2016 presidential campaign.
  • She is the author of the 2021 memoir *Both/And: A Life in Many Worlds*.
  • She was born in Michigan and raised in Saudi Arabia before returning to the United States in 1993.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Huma Abedin?
She is an American political staffer and author best known for her long association with Hillary Clinton.
What did Huma Abedin do in government?
She served in Clinton-related roles in the White House, U.S. Senate, and State Department, including deputy chief of staff at the State Department.
What is Huma Abedin’s memoir?
Her memoir is *Both/And: A Life in Many Worlds*, published in 2021.
What was her role in the 2016 campaign?
She was vice chair of Hillary Clinton’s 2016 presidential campaign.
Where was Huma Abedin born?
She was born in Kalamazoo, Michigan.
Is Huma Abedin associated with Canada?
No major direct Canada-specific connection is identified in the provided sources.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Huma_Abedin
    Supports: Birth date and place; overview of career roles; memoir; campaign role.
  2. Simon & Schuster — https://www.simonandschuster.com/authors/Huma-Abedin/139633857
    Supports: Career timeline; return to the U.S.; memoir; role as Hillary Clinton’s chief of staff.
  3. Columbia SIPA — https://www.sipa.columbia.edu/news/huma-abedin-discusses-her-life-and-career
    Supports: Career background; upbringing in Saudi Arabia; memoir discussion.
  4. Ballotpedia — https://ballotpedia.org/Huma_Abedin
    Supports: Vice chair role in Hillary Clinton's 2016 presidential campaign.
  5. People — https://people.com/politics/huma-abedin-facts/
    Supports: Personal life details including engagement and prior marriage.