Indian American voters deliver major blow to Trump in midterms - Read Full Report Here

The upcoming midterm elections in the United States scheduled for November 3 are currently drawing intense attention from across the globe. These elections are being regarded as extremely crucial for President Donald Trump. In the midst of this political landscape, a brand-new survey has surfaced, which is bound to increase troubles for President Trump. According to this latest survey, the inclination of Indian-American voters in America is progressively tilting toward the Democratic Party. Fresh survey figures indicate that roughly 62 percent of Indian-Americans are currently supporting Democratic candidates.

Shocking survey numbers published on Monday

According to a new survey published on Monday, 62 percent of people are expected to cast their votes in favor of Democratic candidates during the upcoming midterm elections. In stark contrast, a meager 19 percent of respondents are standing in support of Republican candidates. These statistics clearly reflect the growing frustration and disillusionment within the Indian-American community toward President Donald Trump and his Republican Party. These findings have sparked widespread discussions across various political circles.

Growing inclination toward the Democratic Party

As per the Indian American Attitudes Survey, carried out in partnership between the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace and YouGov, Democrats are maintaining a massive lead of 43 points over Republican candidates ahead of the midterms. The comprehensive survey discovered that 62 percent of citizens are planning to vote for Democrats in the House of Representatives elections, whereas only 19 percent intend to vote for Republicans. On the other hand, looking at the Senate elections, Democrats are leading comfortably with 63 percent compared to just 21 percent for the Republicans.

Survey conducted among one thousand Indian Americans

87 percent. In an article published on Monday, Sumitra Badrinathan, Devesh Kapur, Annabelle Miller, Andy Robaina, and Milan Vaishnav wrote that the results of this new survey conducted ahead of the midterm elections demonstrate that resentment against Trump and the Republican Party runs high, while support for the Democratic Party has experienced a significant surge.

Thirty percent Indian American support for Trump in 2024

The survey also highlighted that the level of support the Republican Party enjoyed back in 2024 is conspicuously missing in the ongoing congressional elections. Looking back at 2024, 30 percent of Indian-Americans had backed Trump, whereas in the current House elections, Republican candidates are securing the support of only 19 percent of individuals. Interestingly, both surveys consistently show that Democrats enjoy a steady 62 percent support level.

Notable shift observed among male voters

An intriguing finding of the survey points out that the voting preferences among male voters aged 40 and above have shifted dramatically. Support among this specific demographic for Democrats surged from 53 percent in January 2026 to 68 percent in October, while support for Republicans plummeted from 32 percent down to a mere 16 percent. Most notably, 46 percent of individuals in the survey identified themselves as supporters of the Democratic Party, while 62 percent expressed their explicit desire to vote for the party's candidates.

Comparative figures between Kamala Harris and Trump

It may be recalled that back in 2024, 62 percent of Indian-Americans supported Kamala Harris, while 30 percent favored Trump. By January 2026, the Democratic Party's support had dipped slightly to 57 percent, while 25 percent of respondents had expressed their support for Trump. However, the latest survey reveals that the electoral momentum the Republican Party gained among Indian-Americans in 2024 has failed to translate into sustained support for its congressional candidates, with Democrats leading comfortably in both the House and Senate races.