Archive · 1 Sep 2026
Indian-American Voters Shift From Trump Toward Democrats Ahead Of Midterms
A survey asked Indian-American voters which party they may support in the midterm elections.
About two-thirds said they favor Democratic candidates for both the House and Senate.
Much smaller shares said they plan to support Republican candidates.
Many voters are worried about prices, inflation, healthcare and foreign policy.
More voters trust Democrats than Republicans to handle living costs and inflation.
About 55% disapprove of how Donald Trump is handling relations with India.
Some voters are also concerned about anti-Asian hate and intolerance toward minorities.
Republicans gained support among some Indian-American voters in 2024, but the new survey shows that support has weakened.
Indian-American voters could matter in closely contested congressional races.
About 66% of Indian-American voters plan to support Democrats for both House and Senate elections.
Republican support stands at 22% for House races and 18% for Senate races.
Cost of living, inflation, healthcare and foreign policy are major voter concerns.
Around 55% disapprove of Donald Trump’s handling of United States–India relations.
Democratic identification fell to 46%, but Republican identification remains at 19% among Indian-Americans.
- Who
- Indian-American voters, Democratic and Republican candidates, and Donald Trump.
- What
- A survey reports declining support for Trump and Republicans among Indian-American voters ahead of the midterm elections.
- When
- Ahead of the November midterm elections; the survey was released in 2026.
- Where
- The United States, including congressional races nationwide.
- Why
- Voters cite cost of living, inflation, healthcare, foreign policy, United States–India relations and concerns about anti-Asian sentiment.
Democratic Advantage
Republican Minority Support
Midterm voting preference
Democratic Advantage
Democratic candidates receive support from about 66% of Indian-American voters for both House and Senate races.
Republican Minority Support
Republican candidates receive 22% support for House races and 18% for Senate races.
Economic issues
Democratic Advantage
Democrats are trusted by 44% of respondents to handle inflation and living costs.
Republican Minority Support
Republicans are trusted by 18% on inflation and living costs, despite some weakening in Democratic identification.
Trump and party concerns
Democratic Advantage
Many non-Republican Indian-American voters cite intolerance toward minorities in the Republican coalition, while about 55% disapprove of Trump’s handling of United States–India relations.
Republican Minority Support
Republican support among Indian-Americans rose during the 2024 presidential election, particularly among men, but the survey indicates those gains have not translated into comparable midterm support.
- Survey
- 2026 Asian American Voter Survey, released by APIAVote and AAPI Data.
- Democratic support
- About 66% of Indian-American voters plan to support Democrats in both House and Senate elections.
- Republican support
- Republican support is 22% for House elections and 18% for Senate elections.
- Economic trust
- 44% trust Democrats on inflation and living costs, compared with 18% for Republicans.
- Trump and India
- Around 55% disapprove of Trump’s handling of United States–India relations.
- Party identification
- Democratic identification fell from 52% in 2020 to 46% in 2026; Republican identification is 19%.
- Community size
- The article estimates 5.2 million Indian-Americans live in the United States.