Kamala Harris energizes Black and Asian American voters ahead of tight presidential race

Vice President Kamala Harris is energizing core Black and Asian American voting blocs as she gears up for a tight presidential race against former President Trump. This comes as polls show that these demographics were less enthusiastic about voting for President Biden in 2024 compared to 2020.

Harris, the first Black woman and first Asian American woman to lead a major party’s presidential ticket, is giving Democrats a new opportunity to turn out marginalized groups’ votes. Despite Trump’s efforts to court Black and Hispanic voters, he remains extremely unpopular among these demographics.

Recent polls show that while Black and Asian American voters were less energized about voting for Biden in 2024, Harris is now leading Trump in a head-to-head race. Her candidacy has sparked excitement among Indian American and Asian American communities in the U.S., with support growing as voters get to know her as vice president.

Harris’s ability to speak to multiracial coalition building is seen as crucial for both winning the campaign and driving real social change. With endorsements from prominent figures like Bernice King and a strong base of support, Harris is poised to make a significant impact in the upcoming election.