Janice R. Andrews
The 2024 US elections are setting up to be a turning point for Indian-American voters, a group that is growing quickly and becoming more powerful. Vice President Kamala Harris, who is from both India and Jamaica, could be on the Democratic primary ticket. If she runs, she could bring a lot of energy to this community that has never been seen before. People already think that Harris’s election to the second-highest office in the country is a big deal for Indian-Americans because it shows how powerful they are becoming in politics.
This impact is not a single thing, though. There are a lot of different political, economic, and social views among Indian-American voters. A lot of people may feel strongly about Harris’s historic election, but others may be more interested in Donald Trump, the Republican candidate, who has tried to appeal to Indian-American voters in the past through events and focused messages.
Harris and Trump are likely to have a close race, which makes the Indian-American vote more important than ever. Both parties know this, but Democrats are more likely to focus on Harris’s background and accomplishments, while Republicans may focus on economic policies and traditional beliefs that some people in the community care about. The result of this election may depend on how well each candidate connects with this important group of voters.
As the election date gets closer, everyone will be watching to see how Indian-Americans organize and who wins their support in this very close race.
