Democrat Pia Dandiya has won Florida’s newly redrawn 22nd Congressional District, defeating Republican Casey Askar in a closely watched contest, according to a projection by CBS News. Her victory will make her the first South Asian American to represent Florida in the US House of Representatives. The election attracted national attention and approximately $34 million in campaign spending. Dandiya’s win also marked a Democratic victory in a district reshaped through Florida Governor Ron DeSantis’ congressional redistricting initiative ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. During her…