A poll released by blockchain venture firm Digital Current Group found that more than 20% of voters in several battleground states see cryptocurrency as a key issue in the upcoming US election.
According to DCG’s poll, half of 1,201 registered voters surveyed in Michigan, Ohio, Montana, Pennsylvania, Nevada, and Arizona said they were paying attention to a candidate’s cryptocurrency stance. The Harris Poll, conducted on behalf of DCG, was conducted April 4-16.
According to a statement released by DCG on Tuesday, an online survey found that voters in swing states consider cryptocurrency an important issue.
“This data shows that cryptocurrencies are top of mind for voters in the Senate and that a pro-crypto stance is a net positive for policymakers and candidates,” Julie Stitzel, DCG’s senior vice president for policy, said in a statement. “It shows,” he said. “This poll also highlights the strong desire for policymakers to establish reasonable regulations that protect consumers without stifling innovation.”
Cryptocurrencies have become a part of the campaign trail as current and former presidential candidates make their case. Crypto industry super PACs have raised more than $100 million for the 2024 congressional elections. report Public Citizen, a consumer advocacy group that collected data from Opensecrets.org, made the announcement Monday.
Other results
The survey also found that approximately 20-25% of voters and a third of “cryptocurrency positive” voters want elected officials to focus on regulating cryptocurrencies and protecting investors.
Cryptocurrency ownership is the highest in Montana, with approximately 14% of voters currently owning cryptocurrency and 12% previously owning cryptocurrency. Among the states surveyed, Ohio voters were more negative toward cryptocurrencies.
Ohio is shaping up to be an influential race as Democratic Chairman of the Senate Banking Committee Sherrod Brown faces re-election. According to news reports, Brown, who has been critical of cryptocurrencies in the past, will face Republican Bernie Moreno after the cryptocurrency-friendly candidate won the primary.
Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase has entered the state and held a town hall in the state as part of its grassroots “Stand with Crypto” campaign. Politico.
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