Indian Americans shifted 17pts toward Democrats in 2026 midterms

Indian Americans swung 17 percentage points toward Democrats in the 2026 midterms, driven by rising racism within the MAGA movement and Trump's immigration policies, says diaspora expert Smita Tiwary. Despite the shift, the community lacks 'hard power' and hasn't advanced Indian foreign-policy interests, unlike the Jewish diaspora, which has actively lobbied for Israel.