Indian-Americans turning away from Donald Trump? What surveys reveal ahead of US midterms
Recent surveys suggest Indian-American voters are favouring Democratic candidates ahead of the November 3 US midterms, amid concerns over immigration, living costs and US-India ties. However, despite declining approval of Trump, the community's identification with the Dems has also weakened.
As the United States prepares for the November 3 midterm elections, recent surveys suggest that Indian-American voters are increasingly leaning towards Democratic candidates. Despite their support for Trump in the 2024 presidential election, a separate AP-NORC/AAPI Data survey found that 25% of Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander adults approved of Trump's performance.
The same survey revealed that 83% of respondents considered the cost of living and 89% the economy as important factors when voting. Among Indian-Americans, 66% of registered voters preferred Democratic candidates for the US House of Representatives, while 66% backed them for the Senate elections. A February 2026 survey by Carnegie Endowment for International Peace found that 71% of Indian-Americans disapproved of Trump's performance in key policy areas, including immigration, domestic economic policies and international economic policies.
This shift in preferences comes amid rising immigration restrictions, rising living costs and strains in US-India relations. Despite the preference for Democratic candidates, Indian-American voters' identification with the party has declined, with 46% identifying as Democrats in 2026, down from 52% in 2020.
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