Pia Dandiya Makes History as First Indian-American Elected to U.S. House from Florida

11/04/2026

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

11/04/2026

Pia Dandiya’s win makes her the first Indian American elected to the US House from Florida.

11/04/2026

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

11/04/2026

Four Indian-American Democrats retain US House seats as Pia Dandiya wins first term

11/04/2026

Pia Dandiya's victory in Florida's newly redrawn 22nd Congressional District marks the culmination of a remarkable journey that has taken her from classrooms in Delhi's underserved communities to...

11/04/2026

The victories have added to the representation of Indian-Americans in US political institutions, with Dandiya’s election marking a milestone for the community in Florida.

11/04/2026

Piya Dandiya's victory brings another Indian-American woman into the House and changes the numbers for the caucus, which had been at risk of shrinking from six members to four.