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First of its kind Indian American voter data platform launched
The platform, accessible at voteratlas.io, seeks to provide structured civic data on Indian Americans in the U.S.
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Lalit K Jha (IANS) - Mon, 23, Feb 2026
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Indian American voter atlas, a platform focused on Indian American politicians / Courtesy: voteratlas.io
An Indian American civic data initiative was launched on Feb. 23 ahead of the midterm elections later this fall. The platform aims to map and understand the community's political footprint.
It describes itself as the first open, nonpartisan effort of its kind focused on Indian Americans.
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Announcing the launch, community leader Anang Mittal called it "the first non-partisan, open civic data platform built specifically for and about the Indian American community." Taking to his official X account, Mittal repeated that it is the first non-partisan, open civic data platform built specifically for and about the Indian American community.
Today I'm launching the Indian American Voter Atlas: the first nonpartisan, open civic data platform built specifically for and about the Indian American community. https://t.co/728NuTIvJ6
— Anang Mittal अनंग मित्तल (@anangbhai) February 23, 2026
The platform, accessible at voteratlas.io, seeks to provide structured civic data on Indian Americans in the U.S.
The launch statement did not outline detailed features. It stressed that the initiative is nonpartisan and community-specific.
The timing is significant. Indian Americans are one of the fastest-growing immigrant-origin communities in the U.S. They are increasingly visible in elections, public policy debates, and campaign financing.
Data-driven tools now play a key role in modern political campaigns. Diaspora communities are also using such tools to strengthen civic engagement and representation. By branding the platform as "open" and "nonpartisan," Mittal signaled that it is not aligned with any political party. He framed it as a public-facing data resource.
The emphasis on being "built specifically for and about the Indian American community" points to a targeted effort. It seeks to gather and present information relevant to the community's civic presence.
The announcement on Feb. 23 drew attention online. There is growing interest in tools that track voter data, demographic trends, and political participation.
Public civic data platforms in the U.S. often rely on federal, state, and local election records. They also use census data and other publicly available datasets. The launch statement did not provide methodological details about the Indian American Voter Atlas.
According to U.S. census estimates, Indian Americans number more than four million. Over the past two decades, their political presence has expanded steadily. Members of the community now serve at city, state, and federal levels.
Indian Americans have also held senior posts in presidential administrations. Political analysts say the community's high median income and educational attainment increase its influence.
Its geographic concentration in key states also makes it an important electoral bloc. In recent election cycles, both major parties have stepped up outreach to Indian American voters.
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