NewsWLRN — South Florida NPR (Government & Politics)August 31, 2026Miami-Dade
Candidates in Florida's 22nd Congressional District debate future of Affordable Care Act
Democratic candidate Pia Dandiya and Republican candidate Casey Askar are presenting opposing positions regarding the future of the Affordable Care Act. The debate centers on whether the federal healthcare law should be maintained or ended.
Read the full story at WLRN — South Florida NPR (Government & Politics)Why It Matters
The outcome of this election will determine the representative for Florida's 22nd District, who will hold a vote on federal healthcare policy affecting insurance coverage for residents.
Key Facts
- Pia Dandiya is the Democratic candidate for Florida's 22nd congressional district.
- Casey Askar is the Republican candidate for Florida's 22nd congressional district.
- The candidates hold conflicting positions on the continuation of the Affordable Care Act.
- Pia Dandiya alleges that Casey Askar intends to end the Affordable Care Act.
Who's Mentioned
personCasey Askar“Republican congressional candidate for Florida's 22nd District”organizationCook Political Report“Non-partisan political analysis group”locationFlorida Congressional District 22“The district encompassing parts of Palm Beach, Broward, Hendry, and Collier coun”personPia Dandiya“Democratic congressional candidate for Florida's 22nd District”otherAffordable Care Act“Federal healthcare law at the center of the campaign debate”personJoe Biden“President who won the district 51-48 in 2020”locationFlorida's 22nd congressional district“The electoral district where the candidates are running”personDonald Trump“Presidential candidate who won the district 55-44 in 2024”