Quick Info
| Profession | Educator, Technology executive, Politician |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 12/05/1987 |
| Age | 39 years |
| Birthplace | Palm Beach County, Florida, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Taurus |
Latest News about Pia Dandiya
03/11/2026
Pia Dandiya, the Democratic nominee, won Florida's newly redrawn 22nd congressional district in the November 2026 midterm elections, defeating Republican Casey Askar. The race took place in an open seat created by mid-decade redistricting pushed through by Governor Ron DeSantis. Her victory makes her the first South Asian American to represent Florida in the U.S. House.
18/08/2026
Dandiya won the Democratic primary for Florida's 22nd congressional district with 68.6% of the vote, defeating attorney Kaysia Earley. The win set up her general election campaign against the Republican nominee. Her platform centred on lowering the cost of living and expanding public education, including universal pre-K.
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Bio/Wiki
| Famous for | Being representative-elect from Florida's 22nd congressional district in 2026 after winning the November 2026 general election |
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| Political Party | Republican (before 2020), Democratic (2020–present) |
| Current Office | Representative-elect, U.S. House of Representatives, Florida's 22nd congressional district |
| Previous Roles | Former teacher and former high school principal |
Physical Stats & More
| Height (approx.) | 5'6" (168 cm) |
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| Weight (approx.) | 60 kg (132 lbs) |
| Eye Colour | Black |
| Hair Colour | Black |
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Personal Life
| Marital Status | Married |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Affairs/Boyfriends | Navneet Alag |
| Engagement | 2017 |
| Marriage Date | 2018 |
Family
| Husband/Spouse | Navneet Alag |
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| Children | Son: Sahib Alag |
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| Siblings | Sister: Sonia Dandiya |
Career
| Started her career in Boston as a Teach for America corps member, teaching middle school mathematics | |
| Founded Democracy Prep Endurance High School in Harlem, New York, at the age of 28, where 86% of students came from low-income families and all students secured college admission | |
| Served as a White House Fellow (2020–2021 class) at the Domestic Policy Council and Department of Education under both Democratic and Republican presidents | |
| Started working at Apple in January 2022, leading public-sector partnerships and initiatives focused on education, health care, and government services | |
| Challenged Republican incumbent Brian Mast for Florida's 21st congressional district in June 2025 | |
| Ran from the newly drawn 22nd district (an open seat) in 2026 | |
| Won the Democratic primary with 68.6% of votes, defeating attorney Kaysia Earley, on 18 August 2026 | |
| Won the November 3 general election against Republican nominee Casey Askar by 3 points | |
| Campaign focused on lowering the cost of living and providing public education, particularly pre-K | |
| Added to the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee's "Red to Blue" program in August 2026, having raised more than $2 million at that time |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Her parents moved to the USA before her birth | |
| 2. She met biotech investor Navneet Alag while teaching, and they first became friends before getting engaged in 2017 and marrying in 2018 | |
| 3. She dreamt of entering politics since the age of 13 and wants to become US President | |
| 4. She said she ran for Congress due to her son and former students who did not have good opportunities |
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