Pia Dandiya Wins U.S. House Seat From Florida

First-generation Indian-American Pia Dandiya won the U.S. House of Representatives election for Florida’s 22nd congressional district on November 3, 2026.

Dandiya, a former high school principal, defeated Marine veteran Casey Askar by securing 51.9% of the votes against Askar's 49.1%.

The victory flipped the competitive district blue, as noted by Chintan Patel, Executive Director of Indian American Impact.