Two women of Indian origin mounted historic campaigns for the American presidency. Nikki Haley sought the Republican nomination in 2024, while Kamala Harris became the Democratic nominee for president the same year. Their campaigns placed women of Indian origin at the forefront of national politics, demonstrating that the highest office in the United States was no longer beyond the reach of a rapidly diversifying electorate. Together, they reshaped expectations about who could compete for, and credibly seek, the American presidency.
