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Pia Dandiya
Democratic nominee for U.S. House, Florida’s 22nd District
$2,500
in backing from other pro-Israel PACs (none from AIPAC or UDP), 2016–2026
Pia Dandiya is the Democratic nominee for U.S. House in Florida’s 22nd District on November 3, 2026, against Casey Askar (R). Backed by other pro-Israel PACs, none from AIPAC or UDP: $2,500 (2016–2026).
Not a member of Congress: this page covers Pia Dandiya’s 2026 race. Members of Congress and governors have a page with their votes as well (the full list); this one isn’t counted in the site’s totals or lists.
Where the campaign’s money comes from
Pia Dandiya’s campaign has raised $4,619,822 in the 2026 election cycle through October 14, 2026, and had $735,105 in cash on hand at the end of that period.
- Individual donors$3,601,979
- Transfers from joint fundraising and other authorized committees$425,315
- PACs and other committees$339,872
- The candidate’s own money and loans$247,000
- Political party committees$5,656
From donors who gave over $200: $1,688,072 after refunds, in gifts through July 29, 2026; 40% from Florida, 60% from other states, under 1% with no U.S. state given. Top states: Florida $673,123 (40%), New York $219,275 (13%), New Jersey $133,951 (8%), California $122,078 (7%), Massachusetts $90,050 (5%). About 830 donors. The FEC lists a gift by donor once the donor has given more than $200 (bulk file as of October 25, 2026; each gift counted once, refunds subtracted, no donor named).
Totals the campaign reported to the FEC (individual donors are not named). Reports lag: the latest one covers the period shown. FEC candidate page: H6FL21059 (2026 reports).
- Labor unions$5,000
- AIPAC and other pro-Israel PACs$2,500
PAC contributions to the campaign, including donations AIPAC passed on as earmarks, since 2016.
Money from the pro-Israel PACs we track
| PAC | What | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| DMFI PAC | Given by the PAC | $2,500 |
Every line, with its FEC filing (1)
| Date | PAC | What | Amount | Filing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 14, 2026 | DMFI PAC | Given by the PAC | $2,500 | FEC filing (Sep 14, 2026) |
The race
- November 3, 2026. On the ballot: Pia Dandiya (Democratic); Casey Askar (Republican)
- Open seat: now held by Lois Frankel (D)
- Rating: Toss-upAverage of 7; Lean D to Tilt R
- Florida 22nd District 2026: who’s running
- Every Florida race on the 2026 ballot
- Campaign site
How to vote in Florida
Early voting is available. Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
- Dates and locations in Florida
- Check your registration on Florida’s election website
- Registration and ballot deadlines on Vote.gov for Florida
Ballots already cast in Florida: 2,602,813 (early in person and by mail, as of Oct 24; Florida Division of Elections): 33% of 2022 midterm turnout in Florida (7,796,916) · 19% of registered voters in Florida · by party registration in Florida: Democrats 40%, Republicans 40%, others 21%
About Pia Dandiya
Each line links its source. Background and endorsements are in our words; positions are quoted word for word from the source shown (the campaign’s or an official site, a questionnaire, or Pia Dandiya quoted in the news). Sources checked October 25, 2026. Listing an endorsement or a statement is not this site’s endorsement.
Background
- Started as a middle and high school teacher; became founding principal of a high school at 28. · piaforcongress.com (source for Started as a middle and high school teacher; became founding principal of a high school at 28.) (archived copy of the source for Started as a middle and high school teacher; became founding principal of a high school at 28.)
- White House Fellow, serving at the Domestic Policy Council and Department of Education. · piaforcongress.com (source for White House Fellow, serving at the Domestic Policy Council and Department of Education.) (archived copy of the source for White House Fellow, serving at the Domestic Policy Council and Department of Education.)
Endorsements
- EMILYs List · emilyslist.org (source for the EMILYs List endorsement)
- Indian American Impact Fund · iaimpact.org (source for the Indian American Impact Fund endorsement) (archived copy of the source for the Indian American Impact Fund endorsement)
- New Politics · newpolitics.org (source for the New Politics endorsement)
- Wellington Mayor Michael J. Napoleone (R) · cbs12.com (source for the Wellington Mayor Michael J. Napoleone (R) endorsement)
Others not listed.
Stated positions
- Israel and Gaza: No statement found (looked at piaforcongress.com (checked for Israel and Gaza, page 1), piaforcongress.com (checked for Israel and Gaza, page 2); October 25, 2026).
- Campaign finance and super PACs: “I will get big money out of politics by ending Citizens United and putting voters back at the center of our democracy.” piaforcongress.com (source for Campaign finance and super PACs statement) (archived copy of the source for Campaign finance and super PACs statement)
- Health care: “I will reverse Medicaid cuts so families, children, seniors, and people with disabilities can continue to get the care they need, and will protect Medicare for future generations.” piaforcongress.com (source for Health care statement) (archived copy of the source for Health care statement)
- Labor: No statement found (looked at piaforcongress.com (checked for Labor, page 1), piaforcongress.com (checked for Labor, page 2); October 25, 2026).
- Immigration: No statement found (looked at piaforcongress.com (checked for Immigration, page 1), piaforcongress.com (checked for Immigration, page 2); October 25, 2026).
- Housing: “Make housing and property insurance more affordable so Floridians can stay in their homes and aren’t forced into 90-minute commutes just to afford where they live.” piaforcongress.com (source for Housing statement) (archived copy of the source for Housing statement)
Where this comes from
The same FEC ledger as every page on the site (how we count), read for each FEC candidate ID Pia Dandiya has used:
Photo of Pia Dandiya: Executive Office of the President, White House Office, White House Fellows (photo of Pia Dandiya), Public domain.
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Questions and answers
Has Pia Dandiya been backed by AIPAC?
No. Pia Dandiya has had no backing from AIPAC's PAC or its super PAC, United Democracy Project. Other pro-Israel PACs we track backed Pia Dandiya with $2,500 (2016–2026).
How much pro-Israel PAC backing has Pia Dandiya had?
$2,500 from the pro-Israel PACs we track (2016–2026).
Where do these figures come from?
They come from FEC filings. Each PAC by year is listed on this page with links to the FEC filings.