Edison, NJ, home to a vibrant Indian-American community comprising over one-third of its population, has witnessed a significant political shift in the 2024 presidential election. Kamala Harris secured 53% of the vote in Edison, while Donald Trump garnered 43%, reflecting a 10-point Democratic margin.

This marks a stark change from 2020, when Joe Biden led Trump by a commanding 25-point margin (62%-37%). The results suggest a notable shift among Indian-American voters, with many who previously leaned Democratic flipping to support the Republican candidate in recent years. Local analysts attribute the trend to cultural and economic factors that have increasingly resonated with GOP messaging.

The narrowing margin could have broader implications for both parties in cultivating support among South Asian communities.