Indian-origin Pia Dandiya contests Florida's open House seat in US midterms
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Sun, 25 October 2026
1 report- Times of India12:34first to report
Wed, 4 November 2026
2 reports- Times of India02:21
Pia Dandiya has made history by winning Florida's 22nd Congressional District race, marking her as the first Indian-American from the state to achieve this milestone. With her roots tracing back to Indian immigrant parents and a strong background in education and public service, she is set to represent a newly refreshed district that spans parts of Palm Beach, Broward, Hendry, and Collier counties.
- indiatimes.com04:45
Pia Dandiya’s story breaks the mold of your typical political candidate, and that’s part of what made her one of the standout Democrats in the 2026 midterms. She’s an Indian-American, born and raised in Florida to parents who immigrated from India, and her career zig-zagged from teaching to school administration, a stint as a White House Fellow, and a role at Apple, before she decided to run for public office.