The Indian American Voters of 2024, in Photographs
The election through one community’s eyes.
In an election that has upended voter demographics, there is a growing urgency to understand how Indian Americans are shaping the political landscape. They make up top political leadership — from the sitting Vice President and hopeful next president to Trump leaders such as Vivek Ramaswamy and Usha Vance. Yet, they often grapple with underrepresentation in broader political and social discourse. As major political parties vie for Indian American votes and dollars — since only a few thousand votes could determine the outcome of this very close race — the 2024 election feels historic, if not unprecedented.
These images illustrate Indian American grassroots efforts across Texas, Georgia, Pennsylvania, and Michigan — the latter three are key swing states — from mobilizing voters to cultural gatherings to strategic organizing. Indian Americans are far from monolithic. While many canvassed for Kamala Harris and Democrats, others campaigned for Donald Trump and Republicans. These photographs capture an extraordinary moment in time, but also the ordinary, human connections that define us.