The data – from the Committee of 100 (C100), a civic group of prominent Chinese-Americans, and a University of Chicago polling firm – challenges the common perception that these citizens form a reliable voting bloc for the Democratic Party.
Recently naturalised immigrants are more likely to vote Republican than the average among long-term US residents, the survey report added.
“The findings should make both parties want to engage with Chinese-Americans, a fast-growing community that could make the difference between victory and defeat in close races,” Paul Cheung, the C100 president, said.
The survey results, released on Thursday, were part of continuing research by C100 to spotlight the Asian community and highlight the stereotypes and challenges it faces.
