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Indian-American Pia Dandiya defeats Republican Casey Aksar to win Florida’s 22nd Congressional District

Published 04 Nov 2026, 07:57 IST

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left · 3 outlets

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

— The Hindu
center · 5 outlets

Indian American Pia Dandiya won the election to the US House of Representatives from Florida’s 22nd congressional district, defeating Casey Askar, a Marine veteran. Dandiya, a former high school principal, bagged 51.9 per cent of the votes to become the newest Indian-American US congresswoman, as…

— The Tribune
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Indian-American Democrat Pia Dandiya has won the election to the US House of Representatives from Florida's 22nd Congressional District, defeating Republican candidate Casey Askar. Dandiya, a former high school principal, secured 51.9 per cent of the votes, while Askar received 49.1 per cent…

— India TV

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A former school principal, Pia Dandiya won in the newly drawn, Republican friendly open seat, defeating Casey Askar.

Coverage arrived over 14 hours — first from India Today, latest from The New Indian Express.

✓ High Corroboration ⚡ Cross-Spectrum Consensus 11 news outlets reporting

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Hindustan Times Center HT Media Current article 04 Nov 2026, 07:57 IST

Indian-American Pia Dandiya defeats Republican Casey Aksar to win Florida’s 22nd Congressional District

A former school principal, Pia Dandiya won in the newly drawn, Republican friendly open seat, defeating Casey Askar.

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The New Indian Express Center Express Publications (Madurai) Ltd. 04 Nov 2026, 22:54 IST

Pia Dandiya’s Jaipur roots shine as she wins Florida congressional seat

JAIPUR: Democratic leader Pia Dandiya, who won Florida’s 22nd Congressional District in the US midterm elections, has strong roots in Jaipur. Dandiya, who defeated Republican candidate Casey Askar, was born and raised in Palm Beach County, Florida, to parents who emigrated from Jaipur and settled in…

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The Hindu Center-Left Kasturi & Sons Ltd. 04 Nov 2026, 19:23 IST

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

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

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NDTV Center-Right Adani Group (AMG Media) 04 Nov 2026, 18:52 IST

Who Is Pia Dandiya? Indian-Origin Democrat Who Won Florida Seat In US Midterms

Pia Dandiya said she entered politics to help more families get better opportunities and live a better life.

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Deccan Chronicle Center Deccan Chronicle Holdings 04 Nov 2026, 16:03 IST

Indian-Americans Score Big in US Midterms, Dandiya Wins House Seat

Ami Bera, Ro Khanna, Suhas Subramanyam and Pramila Jayapal secure re-election, while Pia Dandiya makes her debut in Congress.

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Mathrubhumi English Center-Left Mathrubhumi Printing & Publishing Co. 04 Nov 2026, 12:48 IST

Jaipur to US Congress: Pia Dandiya becomes second Indian-American woman to win House seat

Who is Pia Dandiya? The 39-year-old Democrat, whose parents migrated from Jaipur, has become the second Indian-American woman elected to the US House.

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Free Press Kashmir Center Free Press Kashmir 04 Nov 2026, 12:47 IST

Indian-origin Democrat Pia Dandiya wins Florida House race in US midterm elections

Indian-American Democrat Pia Dandiya won Florida’s 22nd Congressional District election, defeating Republican contender Casey Askar in the 2026 US midterm elections. Dandiya’s victory makes her the first Indian-American to represent Florida in the US House of Representatives and the 10th…

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India Today Center-Right Living Media India 04 Nov 2026, 12:30 IST

Republicans created Florida seat for victory, Piya Dandiya snatched it

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The National Herald Center-Left The Associated Journals Ltd. 04 Nov 2026, 09:03 IST

Indian-American Democrat Pia Dandiya wins US House race in Florida

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The Tribune Center The Tribune Trust 04 Nov 2026, 08:37 IST

Indian-origin Pia Dandiya wins Florida House seat in US Midterms

Indian American Pia Dandiya won the election to the US House of Representatives from Florida’s 22nd congressional district, defeating Casey Askar, a Marine veteran. Dandiya, a former high school principal, bagged 51.9 per cent of the votes to become the newest Indian-American US congresswoman, as…

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India TV Right Independent News Service 04 Nov 2026, 08:33 IST

Indian-American Pia Dandiya wins US House of Representatives from Florida, defeats Republican Casey Askar

Indian-American Democrat Pia Dandiya has won the election to the US House of Representatives from Florida's 22nd Congressional District, defeating Republican candidate Casey Askar. Dandiya, a former high school principal, secured 51.9 per cent of the votes, while Askar received 49.1 per cent…

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