Near the time of voting, surveys show that Indians are more towards Kamala Harris.Even four years ago, in the last elections, Indians had supported Democratic Biden.Two things have the greatest impact on Indians – financial policy and women’s attitudes.
Voting for the next President is being held in 50 states of America. In this election, if former President Donald Trump is contesting from the Democratic Party, then Kamala Harris is contesting from the Republic Party. It is becoming difficult to clearly predict the victory or defeat of either of them. Both have proved that they are strong candidates. Now the question is, which side is the Indian community on this time, whom is it going to vote for?
The number of Indian-American community in the United States is about 52 lakh. Historically, the Indian community has always been inclined towards the Democratic Party. But by voting day, there are signs of a significant change in voting support among Indian-Americans. Although surveys show that the support of Indians has definitely increased for Kamala Harris, who has deep connections with India, but it is still only half that of the Democratic Party.
When a survey was conducted some time ago, it was found that 47% of Indian Americans identified themselves as Democrat supporters, although this number has been increasing. Four years ago this number was 56%. This shows that their loyalty towards the Democratic Party is increasing, this indicates a big change.
At the same time, the proportion of Indian Americans identifying as Republicans declined to 21% for some time, which was expected to decline further. However, there are many Indian-Americans who are independent thinkers. While openly trying to appear neutral. They will definitely vote but will make up their mind at the end of time. It is believed in the American media that the votes of independent Indians may ultimately go towards Kamala instead of Donald Trump.
According to new surveys just before voting, about 61% of Indian Americans are planning to vote for Indian-origin Democratic candidate and current Vice President Kamala Harris. In contrast, about 31% expressed their intention to vote for Donald Trump.
On what basis do Indians vote?
On economic policies – Indian Americans are generally wealthier than the average American, with median household income significantly higher than the national average. This economic success may influence their political priorities, especially regarding policies that affect trade and economic growth.
Cultural and social issues – The community’s views on social issues and U.S.-India relations also play an important role in shaping their voting decisions. The Republican Party has actively tried to attract Indian Americans by emphasizing its policies on these fronts.
Which side are the women on? There is a notable gender divide in voting preferences among Indian Americans. 67% of women intend to vote for Harris, only 53% of men share this intention. In contrast, a higher percentage of men (39%) than women (22%)45 plan to vote for Trump.
50 percent votes went to whites and 33 percent to blacks.
By the way, let us tell you that in America, 50 percent of the total votes are from the white community, while the percentage of votes from the black community is 33 percent, this includes blacks, Indians, Asians etc. Yes, of the number in this white community, half of them are considered to be supporters of the Democratic Party, while the remaining half of the population is moving towards Republicans. Because of this, Donald Trump’s irritation increased; he finds Kamala Harris to be a strong candidate.
How many Indian Americans vote and for whom?
Indian Americans constitute about 1.5 percent of America’s population. By 2023 their number was 50-52 lakh. Despite their small percentage, they have increasingly become an important voting block.
– More than 70 percent of Indian Americans voted for the Biden-Harris ticket in the 2020 presidential election. This support is attributed to Vice President Kamala Harris’s connection with the community and her advocacy for their issues. Surveys also show that voting percentage among Indian Americans is increasing. It also seems that after Harris stands in the elections, he will vote more in this elections.
From this infographic it can be understood how the process of these elections starts exactly one year in advance in America. Then what happens at each stage and then how the votes are cast. (courtesy – us embassy)
What has been the political priority of Indian Americans?
Historically, Indian Americans have leaned towards the Democratic Party, but there is also division of opinion within this community. In a recent survey, about 29 percent of Indian Americans indicated that they would vote for Trump. But this survey is probably before Harris was made the candidate. Certainly these conditions will change. If this happens, Harris will benefit.
Who are considered non-white voters in America?
Hispanics, blacks, Asians, and other racial/ethnic groups are considered non-white voters. Their number is continuously increasing. They vote more than white voters. The share of non-white eligible voters has increased continuously from 24% in the year 2000, which has increased to 33% in 2018. It is estimated that this number should now be more than 35 percent. The largest contributor to this increase was Hispanic eligible voters, who increased from 7% in 2000 to 13% in 2018.
who are called hispanic
The term Hispanic is used to describe people who are from Cuba, Mexico, Puerto Rico, South or Central America, or any other Spanish culture or origin. These people can have any caste or creed. The word Hispanic is derived from the Latin Hispanicus, which is the adjective of Hispania and means Spain. The word Hispanic was first used in English in the late 1500s. Even before the beginning of the 1900s, the lands and people colonized by the Spanish in the Americas were called Hispanic.
How many white voters vote in America and how much do they vote?
The share of non-Hispanic white voters declined in all 50 states between 2000 and 2018. During this period, a 10 percent decline was seen in the voting percentage of white voters in 10 states. The biggest decline of 18 points was seen in Nevada. Although white voters are still the majority of voters in most states, they constitute more than 50% in 47 states.
FIRST PUBLISHED : November 5, 2024, 4:17 PM IST