Republican politicians have embraced anti-Indian racism — and it’s costing them votes

Vasant Bhatt, a University of Houston student who volunteered for Senator Ted Cruz's 2024 reelection campaign and organized community support for Donald Trump, voted for a Democratic candidate in 2026. Bhatt's shift followed public statements by Republican politicians regarding Indian Americans and their communities. The article does not provide specific vote totals, demographic data, or named politicians' statements required to report factual impact on electoral outcomes.

• The Verge — Republican politicians have embraced anti-Indian racism — and it’s costing them votes

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