DIX44040: Must Read: Meet 2 of our endorsees

Wednesday, August 26, 2026

Must Read: Meet 2 of our endorsees

I wanted you to be one of the first to hear about this:

Going forward, we’re going to be highlighting some of the Democratic candidates that Equal Opportunity Now, my new group, will be endorsing and supporting in the November midterms.

Let's start with Pia Dandiya, who won her Democratic primary in Florida's 22nd Congressional District:

Pia started her career as a Teach for America member and went on to become one of the youngest high school principals in the country — leading a school where 86 percent of students came from low-income households, and where every single one of them earned admission to college.

She's worked as a White House fellow, led public sector partnerships in education and healthcare at Apple, and has spent her entire career putting other people's futures ahead of her own.

Now she's running in a newly-drawn, competitive Florida district — and Democrats are increasingly bullish about their odds. This is the kind of proven, results-driven leader who deserves real support heading into November.

And as if one great candidate wasn’t enough, we’re also proud to be supporting Rep. Kathy Castor, who is running to win in FL-14.

Congresswoman Castor has spent her career fighting for affordable healthcare, protecting reproductive rights, and standing up to extremism — and this November, she's in the fight of her career.

Because of Florida's mid-decade gerrymander, Kathy's district is now a “Toss Up.” Her opponent is an ultra-conservative, extreme anti-choice, self-proclaimed MAGA Republican who has pushed a near-total abortion ban with no exceptions for rape or incest and attacked Floridians' right to even amend their own state constitution.

National Republicans already know how important this seat is. They've spent over $1 million attacking Kathy so far, and they've committed to spending at least $6.5 million more before Election Day.

This is exactly the kind of race Equal Opportunity Now exists to fight for. A proven leader, a critical battleground seat, and a MAGA machine trying to buy its way to victory. Kathy doesn't have a self-funding extremist's bank account behind her — she has grassroots supporters like you.

Will you chip in $25 or $50 to Equal Opportunity Now today to help us back fighters like Pia Dandiya, Kathy Castor, and more in the battlegrounds that will decide the House majority?