Pia Dandiya said she entered politics to help more families get better opportunities and live a better life. Indian-origin candidates have registered victories in the 2026 US midterm elections, strengthening their representation in American politics. Democrat Pia Dandiya has won Florida's 22nd. Indian-American Democrat Pia Dandiya has defeated Republican Casey Askar to win Florida’s 22nd Congressional District in the 2026 US midterm.