Pia Dandiya, first-generation Indian-American, wins U.S. House of Representatives from Florida

Washington Indian American Pia Dandiya won the election to the U.S. House of Representatives from Florida’s 22nd congressional district, defeating Casey Askar, a Marine veteran. Ms. Dandiya, a former high school principal, bagged 51.9% of the votes to become the newest Indian-American U.S. congresswoman, as per the results declared on Tuesday (November 3, 2026). U.S. Midterm Elections 2026 LIVE updates https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/us-midterm-elections-2026-senate-governor-races-winners-lossers-live-updates-trump-republicans-democrats-news/article71660811.ece Her opponent Askar polled 49.1% of the votes. Born to parents who migrated to the U.S. from India, Ms. Dandiya had earlier sought to challenge Republican Brian Mast, the chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, from Florida’s 21st district. The former high school principal later shifted to South Florida 22nd district that was carved out in redistricting and where no incumbent was in the fray. Who are the Indian-origin candidates in U.S. midterm elections? Who are the Indian-origin candidates in U.S. midterm elections?