October 15, 2024 6:11 PM

From farming to politics: The growing influence of the Indian American community in U.S. elections

When Usha Vance stood beside her husband, JD Vance, Donald Trump’s running mate, at the Republican National Convention in July, it marked a historic moment: for the first time, an Indian American stood a chance of becoming the Vice President’s spouse. With Vice President Kamala Harris running as the Democratic presidential nominee, the upcoming U.S. election presents a unique scenario -- no matter the outcome, a woman of Indian descent will either become the next President or serve as the S...