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US Midterms: Where Do Indian-American Voters Hold the Most Sway?
- •Indian Americans make up a growing share of the US electorate, with an estimated 3.9 million adults in 2023, making them the second-largest Asian origin group.
- •Key voting strongholds are concentrated in states like California, New Jersey, Texas, Georgia, Michigan, Illinois, New York, and the Virginia suburbs.
- •While many high-concentration areas are in safe political seats, Indian-American voters can significantly impact close races in battlegrounds like Georgia, Michigan, and Texas.
- •The community's political influence extends beyond swing districts to shape primaries, major fundraising networks, local offices, and broader suburban coalitions.
Key Questions Answered
Indian-American voters are heavily concentrated in several key states, including California, New Jersey, Texas, Georgia, Michigan, Illinois, New York, and the Virginia suburbs. Key county-level hubs include Middlesex and Somerset counties in New Jersey, Santa Clara County in California, and Gwinnett County in Georgia.
A national survey by APIAVote indicates that Indian-American voters heavily lean toward Democratic candidates, with 66 percent planning to support Democrats in both the Congressional and Senate elections.
The clearest example is New Jersey's 7th district, which includes parts of Somerset and Union counties and has been rated as leaning toward the Democrats. Other areas with high influence include Michigan's 11th district in Oakland County and Texas's 3rd district in the north Dallas suburbs.
