A majority of respondents with crypto-positive views said they intended to vote in 2024, where tight elections in certain states could swing to either political party.
A survey conducted by the Digital Currency Group and The Harris Poll suggested that voters’ positions on digital assets could be a key issue in the 2024 United States elections. In an online poll conducted in April with 1,201 registered voters, more than two-thirds of those surveyed somewhat or stronglythat “crypto is for people like them, and more equitable than the financial system.” More than 90% of respondents in Michigan, Nevada, Ohio, Montana, Pennsylvania, or Arizona said they intended to vote in the 2024 elections, suggesting that crypto could be a critical issue for candidates in swing states.
“igital assets have emerged as a significant issue in the upcoming election,” said Blockchain Association CEO Kristin Smith, referring to the poll. “Additionally, over one quarter of voters indicate that they are actively weighing political candidates’ positions on digital assets when making their decisions. These data underscore the increasing relevance of our issues in shaping the electoral landscape of 2024.
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