Hawaii has the highest share of Asian eligible voters in the US at 37%, says study: What it means after midterms
Hawaii has the highest share of Asian eligible voters among US states, with the community accounting for 37% of its electorate. The findings offer insights into America's changing voter demographics after 2026 US midterm elections and highlight the growing electoral significance of Asian Americans.
Hawaii leads the nation with 37% of its electorate being Asian American, according to a Pew Research Center analysis. This stands in stark contrast to California's 15% and Nevada's 9%, which rank second and third respectively. The remaining states of New Jersey, Washington, and New York follow with 8% each.
The analysis, based on the 2024 American Community Survey, underscores the growing influence of Asian Americans in the US electoral system. In 2026, there were an estimated 13.65 million Asian American eligible voters, marking a 20% increase from 2022.
Asian Americans are predominantly naturalised citizens, with 65% of eligible voters having acquired citizenship. This demographic distribution results in certain states having notably high shares of Asian eligible voters, with Hawaii being the clear leader.
The findings highlight a broader trend of growing diversity in the US electorate, with Asian American communities contributing significantly to political representation. The data also points to a potential shift in voting preferences, with 64% of surveyed AAPI voters backing Democratic candidates in the 2026 midterms.
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