India, Nov. 4 -- The American Dream has taken a new political turn for an Indian-origin family in Florida. Democrat Pia Dandiya has won the state's 22nd Congressional District in the November 3, 2026, general election, defeating Republican businessman Casey Askar in a closely watched contest that attracted national attention. Her victory marks an important moment for Indian Americans in US politics, particularly because she won a seat in a district Republicans had reshaped ahead of the midterm elections to improve their electoral prospects.

Dandiya's victory also delivers an encouraging result for Democrats as they compete to regain ground in traditionally Republican-friendly areas.

The former teacher and high school principal will repr...