Seat at the Table

As several prominent South Asian American political candidates navigate the turbulent 2024 election cycle, a once-overlooked community faces a defining political awakening. The rise of the first South Asian presidential candidate on a major party ticket marks a pivotal moment shaped by ambition, identity, sacrifice, and the fight to belong. In a century, South Asians in America have gone from disenfranchised outsiders to contenders for the nation's highest office, reshaping representation and power.