Harris is Leading Trump by Nearly 40 Points Among Asian American Voters
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Vice President Kamala Harris has a significant lead over former President Donald Trump among Asian American voters, according to a recent poll. The survey found that 66% of Asian American voters support Harris, while 28% back Trump. This is a change from earlier trends where President Joe Biden was losing support among this group.
The poll, conducted by AAPI Data and Asian and Pacific Islander American Vote, indicates that Harris has regained the support that Biden had lost. Karthick Ramakrishnan from AAPI Data mentioned, “Harris has brought new energy to this election, which has made a big difference for Asian American voters.”
He also noted that while Biden’s popularity had dropped due to concerns over his effectiveness, Harris is seen in a more positive light.
The survey also highlighted that Harris’s identity is important to voters. While her racial background as an Indian or South Asian American matters, 38% of Asian American voters find her gender identity even more significant.
Ramakrishnan explained that Harris’s strong stance on women’s rights, especially after a major court decision in 2022 that reversed federal abortion rights, has emphasized the importance of her being a woman in the eyes of many voters.
Before Harris entered the race, only 46% of Asian American voters said they would choose Biden, down from 54% in the 2020 elections. Now, Harris’s popularity has increased to 62%, showing she has a stronger appeal as the main candidate rather than just Biden’s running mate.
The poll was carried out by the National Opinion Research Center in English and several Asian languages, surveying 1,105 registered Asian American voters, with a margin of error of plus or minus 5.1 percentage points.
Additionally, Democratic Governor Tim Walz was found favorable by 56% of Asian American voters, much higher than Republican Senator JD Vance. Voter turnout is also expected to increase, with 77% of Asian American voters now “absolutely certain” they will vote, up from 68% earlier this year.
