Asian American voters in the 2024 Election

The 2024 U.S. presidential election saw a significant impact from Asian American voters, continuing a trend of increased political engagement and influence from this rapidly growing demographic. Vice President Kamala Harris, who became the Democratic nominee after President Biden exited the race, garnered strong support from the Asian American community.

Voting Patterns and Preferences

Asian American voters showed a clear preference for Harris over former President Donald Trump. According to the 2024 AAPI Voter Survey, Harris held a 38-point lead over Trump among Asian American voters, with 66% supporting Harris compared to 28% for Trump.

Asian American Voters

This marked a substantial increase from the 15-point lead Biden had held in earlier polls, suggesting that Harris's candidacy resonated strongly with the Asian American electorate

The survey also revealed that Harris's favorability among Asian American voters rose by 18 points compared to earlier in the year, reaching 62%[8]. Interestingly, her gender was considered more important (38%) than her Asian American identity (27%) to these voters

Voter Turnout and Registration

Asian American voter engagement continued to rise in 2024, building on the momentum from previous elections:

- A projected 15.0 million Asian Americans were eligible to vote in 2024, representing 6.1% of all eligible voters

- Asian Americans saw the largest increase in voter registration of any racial group, with a 43% rise compared to 2020

- 90% of Asian American registered voters indicated plans to vote in the 2024 election, with 68% saying they were absolutely certain to vote

Key Issues and Concerns

The top issues for Asian American voters in 2024 included:

1. Jobs and the economy (86% considered it extremely or very important)

2. Inflation (85%)

3. Healthcare (85%)

4. Crime (80%)

5. Education (80%)

Additionally, 68% of Asian American voters reported worrying about hate crimes, harassment, and discrimination

Impact in Battleground States

Asian American voters played a crucial role in several battleground states:

- In Georgia, where Asian American voter turnout had increased significantly in previous elections, the community continued to be a key demographic

- States like Arizona, Nevada, North Carolina, and Pennsylvania, where Asian American voters had been influential in 2020, remained important in 2024

Political Outreach and Engagement

Despite their growing influence, many Asian American voters reported limited outreach from political parties:

- 42% said they had not been contacted by either major party during the election season.

- 50% reported no contact from the Democratic Party, while 57% said they hadn't been contacted by the Republican Party

This suggests that there is still room for improvement in engaging with this growing voter bloc.

The 2024 election further solidified the importance of Asian American voters in U.S. politics. Their increased turnout, strong support for Harris, and growing numbers in key battleground states demonstrate that Asian Americans have become a crucial demographic that can significantly influence election outcomes.

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