Indian, American Voters Show Enthusiasm in US

August 29, 2026

Indian-American voters are showing strong enthusiasm for the US midterm elections and a clear preference for Democratic congressional candidates. The 2026 Asian American Voter Survey found that 92 per cent of Indian American registered voters planned to vote in November. Seventy-four per cent said they were absolutely certain they would cast a ballot, while another 23 per cent were fairly certain. Indian Americans also recorded the highest increase in enthusiasm among the major Asian ethnic groups surveyed. Forty-three per cent said they were more enthusiastic than usual about voting. Twenty-two per cent were less enthusiastic, while 32 per cent reported about the same level of interest. The community showed a strong preference for Democratic candidates in both Senate and House contests. Sixty-six per cent of Indian-American voters supported Democratic Senate candidates, compared with 22 per cent who preferred Republicans. Seven per cent favoured another party. Support for Democratic Senate candidates ranged from 42 per cent among Filipino voters to 66 per cent among Indian-American voters. In House races, 66 per cent of Indian Americans backed Democratic candidates, compared with 18 per cent for Republicans and 9 per cent for another party. Among Indian Americans expressing a House preference, 60 per cent said they strongly supported their chosen candidate. The survey also found a largely negative view of President Donald Trump among Indian-American voters. Seventy-four per cent viewed Trump unfavourably, including 56 per cent who held a very unfavourable opinion. Twenty per cent viewed him favourably, including 7 per cent who held a very favourable opinion and 13 per cent who viewed him somewhat favourably. Indian Americans were more likely than other major Asian-American groups to prefer casting their ballots in person.