Crypto is ‘top of mind for voters’ in US swing states — Harris Poll

As a crypto investor with several years of experience in the digital asset market, I find the results of this survey intriguing and relevant to my personal interests. The notion that voters’ positions on crypto could impact the 2024 US elections is an exciting development for our community.


According to a study carried out by the Digital Currency Group (DCG) and The Harris Poll, the stance of voters toward digital assets may play a significant role in the outcomes of the 2024 US elections.

Over 1,200 registered voters participated in an April online survey, with over two-thirds expressing agreement, to some extent or strongly, that cryptocurrency is perceived as being within reach of everyday people and more fair than the traditional financial system. Approximately 90% of respondents from Michigan, Nevada, Ohio, Montana, Pennsylvania, and Arizona stated their intention to vote in the upcoming 2024 elections, indicating that crypto could potentially play a pivotal role for candidates competing in key electoral battlegrounds.

“During the upcoming election, the importance of digital assets as a key issue has become evident, according to Blockchain Association CEO Kristin Smith. In fact, over a quarter (26%) of voters are carefully considering the candidates’ stances on digital assets before making their voting decisions. These findings highlight the growing impact of our concerns on the political landscape in 2024.”

Crypto is ‘top of mind for voters’ in US swing states — Harris Poll

Among the insights gleaned from the survey, it was noted that crypto supporters in Ohio held favorable opinions, regardless of their income levels or political affiliations. Conversely, the Harris Poll revealed that a substantial 77% of Ohioan voters exhibited a more adversarial stance towards cryptocurrencies.

In the upcoming Ohio Senate election, it’s expected that the competition will be tight between Democrat Sherrod Brown, who currently leads the Senate Banking Committee, and Republican Bernie Moreno. Regardless of which candidate voters prefer in 2024, Democrats have the ability to preserve their Senate majority and select a new chairperson for the committee if Brown loses the election.

On May 6, Public Citizen announced that three political action committees with a focus on cryptocurrency had amassed over $100 million in funds to back candidates from various parties for the upcoming elections. The power to determine the occupancy of the White House, the House of Representatives (currently Republican-controlled), and the Senate (presently Democratic-majority) is at stake in 2024.

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2024-05-07 19:30