Archive · 9 Sep 2026
Indian-American Voters Lean Democratic Ahead of US Midterms
A survey asked Asian American, Pacific Islander, and Indian-American voters about the US midterm elections.
Most Indian-American respondents said they preferred Democratic candidates.
Fewer Indian-American respondents preferred Republican candidates.
More than 90 per cent of AAPI voters said they planned to vote.
Many voters said they cared about politics but also felt tired when thinking about it.
The survey said both major parties had failed to contact many respondents.
Rising living costs and inflation were the biggest concerns.
Healthcare, jobs, retirement benefits, and education were also important.
The articles refer to the elections as the November 3 midterms and associate them with 2026, although the first report does not specify a year.
Sixty-six per cent of Indian-American respondents favored Democratic candidates in both congressional and Senate races.
Republican support among Indian-American respondents stood at 18 per cent in congressional races and 22 per cent in Senate races.
More than 90 per cent of surveyed Asian American and Pacific Islander voters said they planned to vote, despite reported political fatigue.
Cost of living and inflation was the top issue, followed by healthcare, jobs, Social Security and Medicare, and education.
The survey covered 2,066 registered voters and was conducted by Asian and Pacific Islander American Vote and AAPI Data.
- Who
- Asian American, Pacific Islander, and Indian-American registered voters surveyed by Asian and Pacific Islander American Vote and AAPI Data.
- What
- A national survey found Indian-American voters favoring Democratic candidates in congressional and Senate elections.
- When
- The survey concerned the November 3 midterm elections; one report was published September 8 and describes the elections as occurring in 2026.
- Where
- The United States.
- Why
- Voters identified cost of living and inflation, healthcare, jobs, Social Security and Medicare, and education as major concerns.
Democratic-leaning findings
Republican and participation context
Candidate preference
Democratic-leaning findings
Democratic candidates were favored by 66 per cent of Indian-American respondents in both congressional and Senate races.
Republican and participation context
Republican candidates were favored by 18 per cent in congressional races and 22 per cent in Senate races.
Political engagement
Democratic-leaning findings
More than 90 per cent of surveyed AAPI voters said they planned to participate in the midterms, indicating strong intended turnout.
Republican and participation context
Sixty-six per cent said they were highly engaged but also felt exhausted when thinking about politics.
Party outreach
Democratic-leaning findings
Forty-two per cent of respondents said the Democratic Party had not contacted them.
Republican and participation context
Fifty-eight per cent said the Republican Party had not contacted them, suggesting limited outreach from both parties.
- Survey organizations
- Asian and Pacific Islander American Vote and AAPI Data
- Total respondents
- 2,066 registered voters
- Indian-American preference
- 66 per cent favored Democratic candidates in both congressional and Senate races
- Republican preference
- 18 per cent favored Republicans in congressional races and 22 per cent in Senate races
- Planned turnout
- More than 90 per cent of surveyed AAPI voters said they planned to vote
- Top issue
- Cost of living and inflation; 90 per cent of Asian-American voters called it very or extremely important
- Election offices
- 435 congressional seats, 35 Senate seats, and several local public offices
- Party outreach
- 42 per cent reported no contact from Democrats, while 58 per cent reported no contact from Republicans
