Poll finds Indian-American voters favor Democrats in midterms

Politics · First reported 3 Nov, 03:52 · Updated 04:04

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A survey of 1,000 Indian-American adults found more respondents plan to vote for Democratic than Republican candidates in House and Senate races. A separate report highlights one Virginia voter’s concerns about rhetoric, discrimination and political representation.

In the survey, 62% said they intended to vote for the Democratic candidate for their House district, compared with 19% for the Republican candidate.
Among respondents in states holding Senate elections, 63% favored Democrats and 21% Republicans.
A Virginia voter cited concerns about rhetoric targeting Indians and discrimination, and described the election as a choice about representation and acceptance of immigrant communities.

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Key facts

Survey sample: 1,000 Indian-American adults; online survey conducted October 7–27.
House preference: 62% Democratic; 19% Republican.
Senate preference: 63% Democratic; 21% Republican among respondents in states holding Senate elections.
Reason given by some Democratic voters: 35% of respondents planning to vote Democratic cited opposition to the Republican candidate or party as their primary reason.