Florida Democrat switches districts after DeSantis redistricting shake-up
Summary
Pia Dandiya, a new Democratic candidate in Florida, switched from running in the 21st congressional district to the newly redrawn 22nd district after Governor Ron DeSantis changed the district lines. The redistricting aimed to give Republicans more seats, but Dandiya is working hard to win over voters in her new district.Key Facts
- Pia Dandiya is a first-time Democratic candidate and professional educator.
- She originally planned to run in Florida’s 21st congressional district against Republican Brian Mast.
- Governor Ron DeSantis, a Republican and ally of President Donald Trump, redrew Florida’s congressional districts mid-decade.
- The redistricting is intended to help Republicans gain up to four more House seats in Florida.
- Dandiya switched to the newly drawn 22nd district, which now includes diverse urban and rural areas and leans Republican.
- The 22nd district was previously mainly in Palm Beach County but now covers a large part of South Florida.
- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee added Dandiya to its Red to Blue program, showing national support.
- Dandiya is campaigning hard despite the challenge of the new district and its mixed voter base.
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