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

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

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Pia Dandiya, a 39‑year‑old Democrat whose parents migrated from Jaipur, won Florida’s 22nd Congressional District in the 2026 US midterm elections, defeating Republican Casey Askar. Her victory makes her the first Indian‑American to represent Florida in the US House and the second Indian‑American woman ever elected to the chamber.

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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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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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