A recent survey conducted by the Digital Currency Group (DCG) and The Harris Poll has revealed that voters’ opinions on digital assets could play a crucial role in the 2024 United States elections.
The online poll, which involved 1,201 registered voters, found that more than two-thirds of participants agreed, to some extent, that “crypto is for people like them, and more equitable than the financial system.” Notably, over 90% of respondents from Michigan, Nevada, Ohio, Montana, Pennsylvania, and Arizona expressed their intention to vote in the 2024 elections, indicating that cryptocurrency could be a decisive issue for candidates in swing states.
Kristin Smith, CEO of the Blockchain Association, commented on the survey, stating, “[D]igital assets have become a significant factor in the upcoming election.” She further highlighted that 26% of voters claimed to actively consider political candidates’ positions on digital assets when making their decisions. These findings underscore the growing importance of these matters in shaping the electoral landscape of 2024.
In addition to these insights, the survey revealed that voters who expressed positive views on cryptocurrency did not show significant differences in terms of household income and political party leanings. However, the Harris poll noted that 77% of Ohio voters held a more negative perception of crypto.
Looking ahead to the 2024 elections, the Senate race in Ohio is expected to be a closely contested battle between Democrat Sherrod Brown, who chairs the Senate Banking Committee, and Republican Bernie Moreno. Even if voters ultimately choose Moreno over Brown, Democrats could still maintain a majority in the Senate and select a different candidate for the committee chair.
According to a report by Public Citizen, three political action committees with a focus on cryptocurrency have raised over $100 million to support candidates from both major parties in the upcoming election. The control of the U.S. Presidency, House of Representatives (where Republicans currently hold a narrow majority), and the Senate (where Democrats have a slim majority) are all up for grabs in 2024.
Source:
Blockchain Association
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