India, Nov. 4 -- Indian-origin Democrat Pia Dandiya defeated Republican candidate Casey Askar in Florida's 22nd Congressional District, securing a seat in the US House of Representatives.

Florida's 22nd Congressional District is significant as it was created following the redrawing of the state's electoral map.

According to the report, Dandiya will represent a geographically and demographically diverse group of communities across South Florida in the House of Representatives.

Born to Indian parents, Pia Dandiya is a political newcomer who was raised in Palm Beach County, Florida.

Before entering electoral politics, she worked as a middle and high school teacher.

At the age of 28, Dandiya became the founding principal of a high school...