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Namaste Prospective Indo-American Voter,
Voting in presidential elections is one of the most significant responsibilities as a US citizen and for our states. It is our chance to elect leaders who can protect our rights and take the country forward based on principles of founding fathers. It is your chance to select leaders whom you think can raise your voice in various policy matters and foreign affairs. Key election dates:
- The United States Presidential election is on Tuesday, November 3, 2020.
- Deadline to register online to vote and vote by mail is around Monday, October 19, 2020 (differs per state).
- All registered voters will be mailed a vote-by-mail ballot.
- You can also register (this might be different for some states) and vote on Election Day
- Many states allow early or absentee voting and voting period differs for states
- Please be aware of changes to absentee voting due to the coronavirus.
- Each state makes its own voting and election rules.
- Check with your state for the latest changes for the 2020 elections.
- Please be aware of changes to absentee voting due to the coronavirus.
It is our responsibility and duty:
- To protect our rights as US citizen
- Be a change agent
- Let your voice be heard
- Be part of progress of America
- Be part of story of America
- Add our story of America
- Raise our concerns as Indian Americans
- Contribute to correct where we see a need
- Register your voice
Please register to vote if not already done and vote. Also if already registered, please confirm your status.
From
Harish Kandpal, Vote Registration Program Manager
Here are various links for your reference:
| Presidential election process | https://www.usa.gov/election |
| Voter Registration | https://www.usa.gov/register-to-vote |
| How To Vote | https://www.usa.gov/how-to-vote |
| Confirm Voter status | https://www.usa.gov/confirm-voter-registration |
| Early Voting (Or Absentee Voting) Dates | https://www.usa.gov/absentee-votinghttps://www.ncsl.org/research/elections-and-campaigns/early-voting-in-state-elections.aspx#Early%20Voting%20Law%20Table |
| Language access information (per state might be different) | https://www.eac.gov/election-officials/language-access |
Also be aware that ballot and election information is available for non english speakers in some additional languages like Hindi. Example information from California:
While contributing to our success and success of American Dreams, we need to raise awareness for our issues too.
Remember, even though Indian Americans are less than 1% of overall population polulation, Indo American votes are significant enough to make a difference in the Swing state and, thus, the outcome of the election. Especially in swing states it even matters most. Indian American vote matters.
[DETAILS ON INDIAN AMERICANS IN KEY SWING STATES]
| State | 2016 Margin of Victory | Number of Indian Votes |
| Florida | 112,911 | 193,000 |
| Arizona | 91,234 | 66,000 |
| Michigan | 10,700 | 125,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 44,292 | 156,000 |
If we can not act for ourselves, can we expect others to act for us! In our favor! Our issues matter! Ponder and vote.
Further links for details on population of Indian Americans:
