Impact of Foreign Conflicts on Immigrant Voting Patterns
Foreign conflicts can shape the voting patterns of immigrant communities in the U.S., as seen with the Arab American and Cuban American communities. While immigrant voters tend to prioritize domestic issues when casting their ballots, moments of crisis in their country of origin can impact their vote. The long-term generational shift in Cuban American voters towards the Republican party was influenced by the GOP's messaging on the Cuban Revolution and anti-Communism. Arab American voters are currently facing a lack of political representation in relation to the Israel-Gaza conflict, which may lead to political disengagement.