How Dems Ran 2026

Pia Dandiya

FL-22

Supported stronger oversight of data-center development

And secondly, we have to make sure that no costs, whether it is around utilities or water, ever trickle down to everyday families.Video, October 11, 2026
I am not supportive of data centers being built in Florida based on our current regulations. It is evident to me that we do not have the infrastructure in place with our environment and with the costs that we have to make sure don't trickle down to everyday families to ensure that we are all in a strong position. I believe that in order for us to ever consider a decision like that, communities have to be on the front lines of that decision-making. Their point of view has to be heard.Video, October 11, 2026
I believe that in order for us to ever consider a decision like that, communities have to be on the front lines of that decision-making. Their point of view has to be heard. And secondly, we have to make sure that no costs, whether it is around utilities or water, ever trickle down to everyday families.Video, October 11, 2026

Developer responsibility for infrastructure and utility costs

And secondly, we have to make sure that no costs, whether it is around utilities or water, ever trickle down to everyday families.Video, October 11, 2026

Enforceable water, energy, and community protections

I believe that in order for us to ever consider a decision like that, communities have to be on the front lines of that decision-making. Their point of view has to be heard. And secondly, we have to make sure that no costs, whether it is around utilities or water, ever trickle down to everyday families.Video, October 11, 2026

Supported reining in or regulating Big Tech and AI companies

The fact that we do not yet have a bipartisan AI caucus who is facing these issues head on when it comes to regulation of the industry, in terms of making sure our citizens' privacy is being kept as a priority, in terms of also ensuring that we are competing in the international race for AI, and thinking about how it's going to impact our education and workforce. There is so much critical work that we have to do on this front.Video, October 11, 2026

Called to reverse the cuts to Medicaid, Medicare, or ACA coverage

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.Campaign website, January 1, 2026

Called for lowering prescription-drug prices

En el Congreso, lucharé por: - Hacer más asequibles la vivienda y el seguro de propiedad, para que los floridanos puedan permanecer en sus hogares y no se vean obligados a viajar 90 minutos al trabajo solo para poder pagar donde viven. - Bajar el costo de los medicamentos recetados, para que los floridanos puedan pagar los medicamentos que les salvan la vida sin sacrificar la comida, el alquiler u otras necesidades básicas. - Hacer más asequible el cuidado infantil, para que los padres no tengan que elegir entre ir a trabajar y pagar un cuidado de calidad para sus hijos. - Poner fin a los aranceles ilegales y costosos, para que las familias no se vean obligadas a pagar precios más altos por los alimentos, los artículos del hogar y las necesidades de todos los días.Campaign website, January 1, 2026
I'll fight to bring down the cost of housing, property insurance, and prescription drugs.Facebook/Instagram ad, October 7, 2026
She will strengthen the Affordable Care Act, cap the cost of prescription drugs and common medical procedures, cap prices on common lifesaving medicationsCampaign website, August 17, 2026
In Congress, I'll fight to lower prescription drug costs and protect the healthcare families depend on.Facebook/Instagram ad, October 7, 2026
- Bajar el costo de los medicamentos recetados, para que los floridanos puedan pagar los medicamentos que les salvan la vida sin sacrificar la comida, el alquiler u otras necesidades básicas.Campaign website, January 1, 2026
- Lower prescription drug costs so Floridians can afford the lifesaving medications they need without sacrificing groceries, rent, or other essentials.Campaign website, January 1, 2026
In Congress, I will fight to: - 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. - Lower prescription drug costs so Floridians can afford the lifesaving medications they need without sacrificing groceries, rent, or other essentials. - Make childcare more affordable so parents don’t have to choose between going to work and affording quality care for their children. - End illegal and costly tariffs so families aren’t forced to pay higher prices for groceries, household goods, and everyday essentials.Campaign website, January 1, 2026

Prescription-drug price limits

She will strengthen the Affordable Care Act, cap the cost of prescription drugs and common medical procedures, cap prices on common lifesaving medicationsCampaign website, August 17, 2026

Called for restoring ACA subsidies

On day one, my hope is that we end tariffs. As Democrats, that’s the first way we can lower prices for everyday families. And that we also restore the Affordable Care Act subsidies, knowing that in Florida, it's already hurt more than 400,000 Floridians in terms of that many folks losing health care access.News story, October 16, 2026
And that we also restore the Affordable Care Act subsidies, knowing that in Florida, it's already hurt more than 400,000 Floridians in terms of that many folks losing health care access.News story, October 16, 2026
So my first priorities would be to end tariffs and to restore the subsidiesNews story, October 16, 2026

Called for higher taxes on billionaires and 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.Campaign website, October 31, 2026
The fairest way to keep these programs strong for generations to come is to ask the wealthiest Americans to pay their fair shareNews story, September 19, 2026

Called for campaign-finance reform to reduce big money's influence

And I think that it’s time, as key measures to earn back the trust of voters across the country in government, to say we are standing strong against corruption — whether it’s banning congressional stock trading, whether it’s banning prediction market betting by members of Congress, ending Citizens United, and so much moreNews story, October 21, 2026
I will get big money out of politics by ending Citizens United and putting voters back at the center of our democracy.Campaign website, January 1, 2026
I'm running to ban members of Congress from trading stocks, get dark money out of politics, and set term limits.Facebook/Instagram ad, October 7, 2026
Sacaré el gran dinero de la política poniendo fin a Citizens United y devolviendo a los votantes al centro de nuestra democracia.Campaign website, January 1, 2026

Called to overturn Citizens United

And I think that it’s time, as key measures to earn back the trust of voters across the country in government, to say we are standing strong against corruption — whether it’s banning congressional stock trading, whether it’s banning prediction market betting by members of Congress, ending Citizens United, and so much moreNews story, October 21, 2026
I will get big money out of politics by ending Citizens United and putting voters back at the center of our democracy.Campaign website, January 1, 2026
Sacaré el gran dinero de la política poniendo fin a Citizens United y devolviendo a los votantes al centro de nuestra democracia.Campaign website, January 1, 2026

Called for banning stock trading by members of Congress

That’s why I’ll fight to ban Congress from stock trading.News story, September 29, 2026
And I think that it’s time, as key measures to earn back the trust of voters across the country in government, to say we are standing strong against corruption — whether it’s banning congressional stock trading, whether it’s banning prediction market betting by members of Congress, ending Citizens United, and so much moreNews story, October 21, 2026
I’ll fight to ban members of Congress from trading individual stocks and profiting from public office.Campaign website, January 1, 2026
Pia Dandiya will ban Congress from trading stocks and stop politicians from getting rich off their office.Facebook/Instagram ad, July 22, 2026
I'm running to ban members of Congress from trading stocks, get dark money out of politics, and set term limits.Facebook/Instagram ad, October 7, 2026
Lucharé por prohibir que los miembros del Congreso negocien acciones individuales y se lucren con el cargo público.Campaign website, January 1, 2026

Supported stronger conflict-of-interest and ethics rules

Finally, I will ban prediction-market betting by members of Congress and establish congressional term limits.Campaign website, January 1, 2026
Por último, prohibiré que los miembros del Congreso apuesten en mercados de predicción y estableceré límites de mandato en el Congreso.Campaign website, January 1, 2026

Reforming the Supreme Court

requiring an ethical code of conduct for the US Supreme CourtJoint candidate letter (Defend the Vote), October 26, 2026
Signed the October 26, 2026 joint letter calling for a Supreme Court ethics code. Require an ethical code of conduct for the US Supreme Court.Joint candidate letter (Defend the Vote), October 26, 2026

Called for a Supreme Court ethics code or enforceable ethics rules

Signed the October 26, 2026 joint letter calling for a Supreme Court ethics code. Require an ethical code of conduct for the US Supreme Court.Joint candidate letter (Defend the Vote), October 26, 2026

Called for reversing tariffs that raise household costs

We have to put an end to tariffsNews story, August 7, 2026
En el Congreso, lucharé por: - Hacer más asequibles la vivienda y el seguro de propiedad, para que los floridanos puedan permanecer en sus hogares y no se vean obligados a viajar 90 minutos al trabajo solo para poder pagar donde viven. - Bajar el costo de los medicamentos recetados, para que los floridanos puedan pagar los medicamentos que les salvan la vida sin sacrificar la comida, el alquiler u otras necesidades básicas. - Hacer más asequible el cuidado infantil, para que los padres no tengan que elegir entre ir a trabajar y pagar un cuidado de calidad para sus hijos. - Poner fin a los aranceles ilegales y costosos, para que las familias no se vean obligadas a pagar precios más altos por los alimentos, los artículos del hogar y las necesidades de todos los días.Campaign website, January 1, 2026
On day one, my hope is that we end tariffs. As Democrats, that’s the first way we can lower prices for everyday families. And that we also restore the Affordable Care Act subsidies, knowing that in Florida, it's already hurt more than 400,000 Floridians in terms of that many folks losing health care access.News story, October 16, 2026
So my first priorities would be to end tariffs and to restore the subsidiesNews story, October 16, 2026
- Poner fin a los aranceles ilegales y costosos, para que las familias no se vean obligadas a pagar precios más altos por los alimentos, los artículos del hogar y las necesidades de todos los días.Campaign website, January 1, 2026
- End illegal and costly tariffs so families aren’t forced to pay higher prices for groceries, household goods, and everyday essentials.Campaign website, January 1, 2026
In Congress, I will fight to: - 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. - Lower prescription drug costs so Floridians can afford the lifesaving medications they need without sacrificing groceries, rent, or other essentials. - Make childcare more affordable so parents don’t have to choose between going to work and affording quality care for their children. - End illegal and costly tariffs so families aren’t forced to pay higher prices for groceries, household goods, and everyday essentials.Campaign website, January 1, 2026

Called for stopping price gouging

crack down on the price-gouging and hidden fees that drain a family's paycheck.Campaign website, August 17, 2026

Called for making child care more affordable

En el Congreso, lucharé por: - Hacer más asequibles la vivienda y el seguro de propiedad, para que los floridanos puedan permanecer en sus hogares y no se vean obligados a viajar 90 minutos al trabajo solo para poder pagar donde viven. - Bajar el costo de los medicamentos recetados, para que los floridanos puedan pagar los medicamentos que les salvan la vida sin sacrificar la comida, el alquiler u otras necesidades básicas. - Hacer más asequible el cuidado infantil, para que los padres no tengan que elegir entre ir a trabajar y pagar un cuidado de calidad para sus hijos. - Poner fin a los aranceles ilegales y costosos, para que las familias no se vean obligadas a pagar precios más altos por los alimentos, los artículos del hogar y las necesidades de todos los días.Campaign website, January 1, 2026
Lowering the cost of living by creating good-paying jobs and making housing, childcare, healthcare, and insurance more affordable.News story, July 9, 2026
In Congress, I will fight to: - 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. - Lower prescription drug costs so Floridians can afford the lifesaving medications they need without sacrificing groceries, rent, or other essentials. - Make childcare more affordable so parents don’t have to choose between going to work and affording quality care for their children. - End illegal and costly tariffs so families aren’t forced to pay higher prices for groceries, household goods, and everyday essentials.Campaign website, January 1, 2026
Make childcare more affordable so parents don’t have to choose between going to work and affording quality care for their children.Campaign website, October 31, 2026

Called for lowering household utility bills

I’m running to put an end to the corruption in Washington that has left hardworking Floridians behind, lower everyday costs—from healthcare to utility bills—and make sure the people of Florida’s 22nd District have a strong voice fighting for them in Congress.News story, July 28, 2026

Blamed high gas and fuel prices on the Iran war, tariffs, or oil companies

Another spike in gas prices, driven by chaos in Washington and a war with no clear plan.Post on X, July 13, 2026

Called for high earners to contribute more to Social Security

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.Campaign website, October 31, 2026

Opposed benefit cuts

From the start, our campaign has been about lowering the cost of groceries, housing, and healthcare, protecting your Social Security and Medicare, and stopping corrupt politicians from cutting benefits to fund tax breaks for themselves.News article, October 22, 2026
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.Campaign website, January 1, 2026
Pia Dandiya will fight to protect and strengthen Social Security and Medicare, so seniors and families can count on the benefits they earned.Facebook/Instagram ad, July 22, 2026
I'll oppose any effort to cut benefits, raise the retirement age, or hand these programs over to Wall Street.Facebook/Instagram ad, October 7, 2026
Lucharé por proteger el Seguro Social y me opondré a cualquier intento de recortar los beneficios, subir la edad de jubilación o entregar el programa a Wall Street.Campaign website, January 1, 2026

Called for making housing more affordable

En el Congreso, lucharé por: - Hacer más asequibles la vivienda y el seguro de propiedad, para que los floridanos puedan permanecer en sus hogares y no se vean obligados a viajar 90 minutos al trabajo solo para poder pagar donde viven. - Bajar el costo de los medicamentos recetados, para que los floridanos puedan pagar los medicamentos que les salvan la vida sin sacrificar la comida, el alquiler u otras necesidades básicas. - Hacer más asequible el cuidado infantil, para que los padres no tengan que elegir entre ir a trabajar y pagar un cuidado de calidad para sus hijos. - Poner fin a los aranceles ilegales y costosos, para que las familias no se vean obligadas a pagar precios más altos por los alimentos, los artículos del hogar y las necesidades de todos los días.Campaign website, January 1, 2026
I'll fight to bring down the cost of housing, property insurance, and prescription drugs.Facebook/Instagram ad, October 7, 2026
From the start, our campaign has been about lowering the cost of groceries, housing, and healthcare, protecting your Social Security and Medicare, and stopping corrupt politicians from cutting benefits to fund tax breaks for themselves.News article, October 22, 2026
In Congress, I will fight to: - 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. - Lower prescription drug costs so Floridians can afford the lifesaving medications they need without sacrificing groceries, rent, or other essentials. - Make childcare more affordable so parents don’t have to choose between going to work and affording quality care for their children. - End illegal and costly tariffs so families aren’t forced to pay higher prices for groceries, household goods, and everyday essentials.Campaign website, January 1, 2026
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.Campaign website, October 31, 2026

Called out Wall Street, big banks, or private equity

I'll oppose any effort to cut benefits, raise the retirement age, or hand these programs over to Wall Street.Facebook or Instagram ad, October 7, 2026

Supported protecting or expanding abortion access

Here in Florida, we're living with the consequences of one of the most extreme abortion bans in the country, putting politicians between women and their doctors and forcing families to navigate impossible situations. We need fighters in Congress to restore the protections of Roe and ensure every woman has the freedom to make her own health care decisions - I am running to be one of them.Post on X, June 24, 2026
We need fighters in Congress to restore the protections of Roe and ensure every woman has the freedom to make her own health care decisions - I am running to be one of them.Post on X, June 24, 2026

Protecting access to contraception

I trust women to make their own health care decisions, and I’ll work to protect access to reproductive care and contraception so those decisions stay between a woman and her doctor.News story, September 10, 2026

Restoring nationwide abortion rights

We need fighters in Congress to restore the protections of Roe and ensure every woman has the freedom to make her own health care decisions - I am running to be one of them.Post on X, June 24, 2026
advocating for universal pre-K, reinstating reproductive rightsCampaign website, January 1, 2026

Putting abortion rights into federal law

We need fighters in Congress to restore the protections of Roe and ensure every woman has the freedom to make her own health care decisions - I am running to be one of them.Post on X, June 24, 2026

Restoring Roe's protections

We need fighters in Congress to restore the protections of Roe and ensure every woman has the freedom to make her own health care decisions - I am running to be one of them.Post on X, June 24, 2026

Expanding clean energy

In Congress, I will ensure I am taking my commitment to putting people over politics into practice as I advocate for hurricane and flood resilience funding, restoring the Everglades, clean energy initiatives and more!Facebook, August 13, 2026

Supported stronger rights and safeguards in immigration enforcement

Call Brian Mast and demand: Full environmental review; An immediate halt to expansion of the facility; Transparency and humanitarian oversightPost on X, July 10, 2025

Stronger enforcement accountability

Call Brian Mast and demand: Full environmental review; An immediate halt to expansion of the facility; Transparency and humanitarian oversightPost on X, July 10, 2025

Banning partisan gerrymandering

Supported strengthening voting rights

Opposed war with Iran or called for ending it

We have bigger things to worry about: Defeating Brian Mast and standing up to the damage being done by Donald Trump and his allies — from a reckless path toward war with IranNews story, March 25, 2026