A survey of South Asian voters found that 25% of respondents who voted for Donald Trump in the 2024 presidential election plan to support Democratic candidates in the November 3, 2026, US midterms.

Key Takeaways

  • Among surveyed Trump voters, 67% said they still backed Republicans.
  • Cost of living was the most frequently cited issue, named by 65% of respondents.

What South Asian voters told the survey

Advocacy group Indian American Impact surveyed 800 registered voters. Indian Americans made up 87% of respondents; the remaining 13% represented other communities listed in the survey.

Among respondents who voted for Kamala Harris in 2024, 96% said they planned to vote for a Democratic candidate in the midterms. The source did not provide the survey dates or a margin of error.

Cost of living leads reported concerns

Respondents also identified healthcare, at 53%, jobs and wages, at 33%, and education, at 28%, as key midterm issues.

The survey found that 90% of respondents had experienced discrimination or knew someone who had, including 48% who said they had personally faced it. Separately, 16% said they had not voted in any general election since 2020.

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