Representative-elect · Florida’s 22nd district

Pia Dandiya

Democrat

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What they campaigned on

Share of their campaign website’s words, by policy area.

805words on issues
  • Social Security and welfare21%
  • Education and culture17%
  • Labor and employment15%
  • Health14%
  • Economy and the federal budget11%
  • Everything else22%

Where they stand

25 issues in their own words, then everything else their site says, by policy area.

Social Security and welfare

Child care ›
  • Lower the cost of child care for families
  • Fix and strengthen child care for working families
“My time working in government strengthened my conviction that we can do so much more for families’ hard work to result in the American dream – with access to a good job, reliable childcare and high quality, affordable healthcare.”
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“Make childcare more affordable so parents don’t have to choose between going to work and affording quality care for their children.”
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Social Security ›
  • Protect Social Security benefits from cuts
  • Oppose raising the retirement age
  • Oppose privatizing Social Security
“Protect Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, and the veterans who served us.”
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“I will also stand up for our country’s working families in this critical moment as politicians in Washington weaken programs that give millions of citizens a fighting chance, such as Social Security, Medicaid and support for our veterans.”
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“I will fight to protect Social Security and oppose any effort to cut benefits, raise the retirement age, or hand the program over to Wall Street.”
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Other things the site says about Social Security and welfare (1)
“A teacher, a nurse, a firefighter, all pay into Social Security and Medicare with every paycheck, for an entire working life. They’ve earned every dollar of the security those programs provide.”
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Education and culture

Education funding ›
  • Increase funding for public schools and education
“Invest in our public schools so every child can reach their full potential.”
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“I will fight to make sure our public schools are fully funded, and our teachers get the support they need to make sure every student can succeed.”
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Early childhood education ›
  • Provide universal pre-K for every child
“I will be a proud voice for policies that put all Americans on a path to prosperity, including preparing Americans for jobs in the 21st Century amidst the rise of AI, advocating for universal pre-K, reinstating reproductive rights, fighting inflation and ensuring Americans’ hard earned dollars go further.”
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“I support universal pre-K, so every child can have an equal head start.”
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Educational opportunity ›
  • Give every child a good education regardless of ZIP code, race or income
“At 28, I was founding principal of a high school, making me one of the youngest high school principals in the country. 86% of my students came from low-income families and under my leadership, 100% of my students earned admission to college.”
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“Every child deserves a great education no matter where they come from.”
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Other things the site says about education and culture (1)
“Great schools are how we keep the American Dream within reach for the next generation — and I’ll fight for them in Washington the way I fought for my students in the classroom.”
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Labor and employment

Job creation ›
  • Create good-paying jobs and attract employers
“My time working in government strengthened my conviction that we can do so much more for families’ hard work to result in the American dream – with access to a good job, reliable childcare and high quality, affordable healthcare.”
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Job training and workforce development ›
  • Invest in job training and workforce development
  • Expand apprenticeship programs
“Finally I will expand job training and apprenticeship opportunities for young people. Our economy is changing and we need to make sure our education system is invested in skill sets that will be needed in the future.”
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Artificial intelligence and jobs ›
  • Retrain and prepare workers for jobs changed by AI
“I will be a proud voice for policies that put all Americans on a path to prosperity, including preparing Americans for jobs in the 21st Century amidst the rise of AI, advocating for universal pre-K, reinstating reproductive rights, fighting inflation and ensuring Americans’ hard earned dollars go further.”
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Health

Abortion ›
  • Protect abortion rights and access
“I will be a proud voice for policies that put all Americans on a path to prosperity, including preparing Americans for jobs in the 21st Century amidst the rise of AI, advocating for universal pre-K, reinstating reproductive rights, fighting inflation and ensuring Americans’ hard earned dollars go further.”
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“I will fight to make sure all personal healthcare decisions stay between a woman and her doctor. The government should never have a say in your healthcare plan.”
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Health care costs ›
  • Lower health care costs, including premiums and out-of-pocket costs
“My time working in government strengthened my conviction that we can do so much more for families’ hard work to result in the American dream – with access to a good job, reliable childcare and high quality, affordable healthcare.”
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Prescription drug prices ›
  • Lower prescription drug prices
“Lower prescription drug costs so Floridians can afford the lifesaving medications they need without sacrificing groceries, rent, or other essentials.”
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Medicare ›
  • Protect and strengthen Medicare
“Protect Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, and the veterans who served us.”
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“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.”
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Access to health care ›
“My time working in government strengthened my conviction that we can do so much more for families’ hard work to result in the American dream – with access to a good job, reliable childcare and high quality, affordable healthcare.”
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Medicaid ›
  • Reverse the 2025 cuts to Medicaid
  • Protect Medicaid from cuts
“Protect Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, and the veterans who served us.”
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“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.”
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Other things the site says about health (1)
“Freedom means government stays out of the most personal decisions of your life. The choices you and your family make about your health and your future belong to you, not to politicians in Washington.”
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Economy and the federal budget

Cost of living ›
  • Lower the cost of living and inflation
  • Make housing more affordable
  • Lower insurance costs
“Take on the housing, insurance, and everyday costs squeezing South Florida families.”
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“I am running for Congress to make that American Dream more within reach for others – to lower our costs and to stand up to the corruption in DC that has big corporations and billionaires calling the shots while Floridians pay the price.”
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“In Congress, I will put the American people first by addressing the affordability crisis head-on.”
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“I will be a proud voice for policies that put all Americans on a path to prosperity, including preparing Americans for jobs in the 21st Century amidst the rise of AI, advocating for universal pre-K, reinstating reproductive rights, fighting inflation and ensuring Americans’ hard earned dollars go further.”
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“Lowering Costs for All Floridians”
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“The cost of living must be lowered for every Floridian”
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Government operations and elections

Government ethics and corruption ›
  • Ban members of Congress from trading stocks
  • Ban officials from betting on prediction markets
  • End corruption in Washington
“I am running for Congress to make that American Dream more within reach for others – to lower our costs and to stand up to the corruption in DC that has big corporations and billionaires calling the shots while Floridians pay the price.”
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“I’ll fight to ban members of Congress from trading individual stocks and profiting from public office.”
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“Finally, I will ban prediction-market betting by members of Congress and establish congressional term limits.”
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Campaign finance ›
  • Overturn Citizens United
  • Reduce the influence of big money in politics
“I will get big money out of politics by ending Citizens United and putting voters back at the center of our democracy.”
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Term limits ›
  • Set term limits for members of Congress
“Finally, I will ban prediction-market betting by members of Congress and establish congressional term limits.”
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Civil rights and liberties

LGBTQ people and the law ›
  • Protect LGBTQ rights
“I will defend equal rights under the law so every American no matter who they are or who they love can live with the freedom they deserve.”
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Other things the site says about civil rights and liberties (2)
“Protecting Personal Freedom”
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“Every American should be free to make their own decisions about their body, their family, and their future.”
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Defense and veterans

Veterans' health care ›
  • Give veterans the quality health care they earned
“And that same promise extends to our veterans, who kept their commitment to us and deserve a country that keeps its commitment to them, with the health care, benefits, and respect they’ve earned.”
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VA funding and staffing ›
“I will also stand up for our country’s working families in this critical moment as politicians in Washington weaken programs that give millions of citizens a fighting chance, such as Social Security, Medicaid and support for our veterans.”
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Veterans' benefits ›
  • Ensure veterans receive the benefits they earned
“And that same promise extends to our veterans, who kept their commitment to us and deserve a country that keeps its commitment to them, with the health care, benefits, and respect they’ve earned.”
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Housing and community development

Housing costs ›
  • Lower housing costs for renters and homeowners
  • Lower property insurance costs for homeowners
“Take on the housing, insurance, and everyday costs squeezing South Florida families.”
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“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.”
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Trade

Tariffs ›
  • Roll back the Trump administration's tariffs
“End illegal and costly tariffs so families aren’t forced to pay higher prices for groceries, household goods, and everyday essentials.”
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Taxes

Taxes on the wealthy ›
  • Raise taxes on the wealthy
“The fairest way to keep these programs strong for generations to come is to ask the wealthiest Americans to pay their fair share — not to balance the budget on the backs of the people who built this country.”
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