A study, released in September 2025, analysed two decades of political donations using Federal Election Commission data compiled by OpenSecrets.
During the 2020 presidential election cycle, Indian-Americans donated $46.6 million to Democratic candidates compared to $16.3 million to Republican candidates. In 2016, only 0.6 per cent of Indian-American contributions went to then-President Donald Trump’s campaign.The study found that Indian-Americans’ contributions are concentrated in sectors such as technology, finance, healthcare, and academia, enhancing their political visibility.
Indian-Americans now number over 4.9 million, with six elected to Congress in the 2024 elections.
While the study does not cover the 2024 cycle, it underscores the community’s growing political engagement and consistent preference for Democratic candidates.
First Published: Sept 14, 2025 8:55 AM IS