Key facts
- A survey found 66% of Indian-American respondents favored Democratic candidates for the US House of Representatives.
- A poll indicated 60% of South Asians plan to support the Democratic Party in the November midterm elections.
- 90% of South Asian American voters surveyed reported experiencing or knowing someone who experienced discrimination.
Support for US President Donald Trump among Indian-Americans is waning ahead of the November midterm elections, according to recent surveys. Factors such as immigration restrictions, rising living costs, and strains in US-India relations are contributing to this shift. A survey by AAPI Data and Asian and Pacific Islander American Vote found that 66% of Indian-American respondents favored Democratic candidates for the US House of Representatives, with only 18% backing Republicans. Another poll by HIT Strategies indicated that 60% of South Asians plan to support the Democratic Party. The surveys also highlighted widespread discrimination, with 90% of South Asian American voters surveyed reporting they had faced or knew someone who had experienced discrimination.