As South Asian voters gear up for the March 2026 primary elections, it’s crucial to prioritize candidates and parties whose values align with issues that matter most to our community. Your vote can shape the future of Texas and ensure that South Asian voices are heard and represented.
1. Explore Party Platforms
Explore Party Platforms: Dive into the platforms and ideologies of the political parties involved. Choose the party whose values and policies best align with your beliefs
Understanding the platforms and ideologies of the political parties helps you align your vote with your values.
Democrats: Generally advocate for immigrant protections, fully funded public schools, evidence-based education, healthcare access, women’s rights, LGBTQ+ protections, language access, and gun safety measures.
Republicans: Typically emphasize limited government, conservative social policies, lower taxes, and more restrictive immigration policies.
Tip: Look closely at how each party addresses South Asian concerns, including immigration, education, healthcare, public safety, and religious freedom.
2. Research Candidate Profiles
Scrutinize the backgrounds, qualifications, and policy stances of candidates within each party. Ask:
Do they protect birthright citizenship and support pathways for immigrants?
Are they committed to fully funded public schools, evidence-based policy, and science in education?
How do they approach women’s rights, reproductive freedom, and LGBTQ+ protections?
Will they ensure doctors’ autonomy and patient-centered healthcare?
Do they recognize the diversity of the South Asian diaspora in Texas?
3. Evaluate Community Engagement
Consider how parties and candidates interact with the South Asian community:
Are they attending local events, forums, or town halls in our neighborhoods?
Do they actively listen to and incorporate South Asian voices in their platforms?
Do they advocate for language access, integration support, and equitable participation?
Candidates who engage meaningfully with our community are more likely to prioritize our concerns once in office.
4. Prioritize Representation and Diversity
Support candidates who:
Embrace the diversity of South Asians in Texas.
Advocate for inclusivity in government and at all levels of leadership.
Work to protect religious freedoms for all faiths while resisting Christian nationalist agendas.
5. Assess Impact on South Asian Issues
Evaluate how policies and candidate positions affect key South Asian concerns, including:
Immigration reform, family reunification, and refugee protections
Healthcare access and medical autonomy
Education funding, public schools, and science-based curricula
Civil rights, safety from discrimination, and gun policy
Land ownership opportunities and economic equity
Voting access and democratic participation
6. Consider Long-Term Vision
Look for candidates with a strategic plan for meaningful change:
Do they have a clear roadmap for improving schools, healthcare, civil rights, and community safety?
Will their policies benefit not only South Asians but other marginalized communities as well?
7. Embrace Collaborative Leadership
Support candidates who:
Work across communities and parties to address shared challenges.
Value dialogue, compromise, and coalition-building.
Promote solutions that include everyone, not just a select few.
8. Stay Informed and Engaged
Being an active voter means staying updated:
Follow primary election developments and candidate announcements.
Attend candidate forums, community discussions, and debates.
Use credible sources to research policies and voting records.
Encourage your network—friends, family, and neighbors—to participate in the primaries.
Your Vote is Your Voice
By thoughtfully engaging in the March 2026 primaries, South Asians can ensure that candidates who support immigration protections, education, healthcare, women’s rights, public safety, and religious freedom rise to leadership. Let’s empower our community and vote for the leaders who truly stand for our values.
Research Candidate Profiles: Scrutinize the backgrounds, qualifications, and policy stances of candidates within each party. Look for leaders committed to addressing the unique challenges faced by the South Asian community.
Evaluate Community Engagement: Consider the level of engagement and outreach by each party and its candidates within the South Asian community. Seek candidates who actively listen to and address the concerns of South Asian voters.
Prioritize Representation and Diversity: Support candidates who embrace the diversity of the South Asian diaspora and advocate for inclusivity and representation in all levels of government.
Assess Impact on South Asian Issues: Analyze how each party's policies and candidates address key issues affecting South Asian Texans, such as immigration reform, healthcare, education equity, and civil rights.
Consider Long-Term Vision: Look for candidates with a clear vision and plan for long-term change that benefits South Asians and other marginalized communities.
Embrace Collaborative Leadership: Choose candidates who prioritize collaboration and working across diverse communities to address shared challenges.
Stay Informed and Engaged: Stay updated on primary election developments and candidate positions. Participate in discussions, attend candidate forums, and seek credible sources of information to make well-informed decisions.