According to a poll published by Reuters/Ipsos on September 24, Kamala Harris leads Donald Trump at the national level in the U.S. by a margin of 47% to 40%. While these results may be indicative of the overall picture, they don’t mean much due to the Electoral College. In key swing states that can be won by either the Democratic or Republican candidate, Trump and Harris are tied, with differences falling within the margin of error. Every vote counts, including those of ethnic and racial minorities. Asian Americans—the fastest-growing minority community in the U.S.—will have a significant impact on the election.
A University of Chicago poll showed that Harris has a 38% lead among Asian Americans. 66% of them plan to vote for Harris, while only 28% for Trump, and 6% remain undecided. A similar trend can be seen in the vice-presidential candidates’ ratings, with Tim Walz receiving 56% support compared to JD Vance, who has 21% of the Asian American vote. Harris enjoys a positive perception among 44% of Asian Americans, while 42% view her negatively. In Trump’s case, 70% have a negative view of him, while only 28% view him positively. Polls also show that Democratic activists are more engaged with the Asian population than their Republican counterparts.
Asian American Support for Harris
Polls reveal that Kamala Harris fares much better among Asians than Joe Biden. A study conducted this spring by the American non-governmental organization tasked with educating Asian Americans, the Asian American Voter Survey (AAVS), showed that Biden had the support of 46% of the population, Trump 31%, while 23% were undecided. The numbers were similar in 2020. This shows that Harris has 20% more support than Biden. Why? Since there is no substantial political difference between Biden and Harris, with only minor nuances distinguishing them, Harris’ Asian heritage is the key factor attracting Asian Americans. As they consider her “one of their own,” they are likely…
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