Tag #Middle East Policy

What were the key factors contributing to the significant shift in Arab American voter support away from Vice President Kamala Harris in the 2024 election?

In the 2024 election, Vice President Kamala Harris faced significant opposition from Arab American voters, particularly in Michigan, who felt she did not sufficiently distance herself from the Biden administration's handling of the Israel-Hamas war. This resulted in a substantial shift in support towards Donald Trump in traditionally Democratic areas, such as Dearborn, Michigan, which saw Trump gain more than 6 percentage points compared to Biden's 2020 win. Many voters opted to abstain from voting for Harris, focusing instead on down-ballot races.