The U.S. presidential election is less than a week away. Former President Donald Trump is facing Democratic candidate and current Vice President Kamala Harris in this contest. The entire world is watching this election since recent polls indicate that the two contenders are almost deadlocked.
Atlanta: Democratic contender Kamala Harris is hoping for increased Indian-American support in a number of crucial swing states as the U.S. presidential election draws near. For Indian Americans, Harris’s presidential campaign offers a huge opportunity and highlights the community’s prominence in American politics.
What Indian Americans are Saying about the U.S. Election
“Seeing a leader of Indian origin running in the U.S. presidential election is a matter of pride,” said Dr. Vasudev Patel, Secretary General of the Indian-American Association of Georgia. Patel thinks the Indian-American community could be vital in swinging the election in Harris’ favor in Georgia, one of the seven major swing states. “I voted for Trump last time, but this time, I’m going to support Kamala Harris,” stated Saurabh Gupta, a Delhi native who currently resides in Montgomery County, Maryland.
Harris’s Victory Would Set a Historic Record
For the first time in American history, a candidate of Indian descent will hold the presidency of the most powerful nation in the world if Kamala Harris wins this election. Numerous South Asian-American and Indian-American organizations have been actively supporting Harris’ campaign since she was declared the Democratic nominee for president in August, helping with fundraising and other initiatives.
How Many Indian-Origin Voters in the U.S.?
Nearly 2.3 million of the 5.2 million Indian Americans who live in the United States are eligible to vote. About 55% of Indian American voters support the Democratic Party, while 26% lean Republican, according to a 2024 survey by the research group AAPI, which was carried out prior to President Joe Biden’s withdrawal from reelection.
61% of Indian Americans Backing Harris
According to a recent Carnegie Endowment survey, 32% of registered Indian American voters expect to support Donald Trump, while 61% plan to vote for Kamala Harris. According to the report, 67% of Indian American women are more likely than 53% of men to vote for Harris. In the meantime, 39% of Indian American males and 22% of Indian American women said they intended to vote for Trump.
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