Indian Americans at the Ballot Box: Results From the 2024 Indian American Attitudes Survey

Investment Rating - The report does not explicitly provide an investment rating for the industry Core Insights - The Indian American community has grown to over 5.2 million, making it the second-largest immigrant group in the U.S. and a significant political force due to demographic growth and professional success [4] - In the 2024 elections, Indian Americans are notably influenced by the candidacy of Kamala Harris, the first major candidate of Indian heritage for the presidency [4] - Despite a historical preference for the Democratic Party, there is a modest increase in support for Republican candidate Donald Trump among Indian Americans, particularly among younger men [6][7] Summary by Sections Survey Overview - The 2024 Indian American Attitudes Survey (IAAS) was conducted with 714 Indian American citizens from September 18 to October 15, 2024, with a margin of error of +/- 3.7 percent [19][20] Party Identification and Political Ideology - 47% of Indian Americans identify as Democrats, down from 56% in 2020, while 21% identify as Republicans and 26% as independents [23][27] - 55% of respondents place themselves on the left side of the ideological spectrum, with 15% identifying as extremely liberal [30][31] Voting Behavior - 60% of Indian American citizens plan to vote for Kamala Harris, while 31% intend to vote for Donald Trump [34][39] - There is a notable gender gap, with 67% of Indian American women supporting Harris compared to 53% of men [48] Evaluation of Political Leadership - 36% of respondents strongly approve of President Biden's performance, with approval rates varying significantly by party affiliation [64] - The survey utilized a feeling thermometer to gauge favorability towards various political figures, including Biden, Harris, and Trump [67]