CoinDesk poll: Only 1% of US voters list cryptocurrency as a top issue in the midterm elections

A CoinDesk-commissioned survey of 1,000 registered U.S. voters revealed that only 1% of respondents listed cryptocurrency as the most important issue in the 2026 U.S. midterm elections, ranking it near the bottom of all concerns. In contrast, the cost of living (36%), jobs and the economy (13%), and Social Security and Medicare (11%) were the top concerns for voters. Despite cryptocurrency not being a core election issue, approximately 40% of respondents still indicated a greater willingness to vote for candidates who share their crypto views, demonstrating the growing influence of digital assets in U.S. politics. The survey also showed that U.S. voters generally hold a negative view of cryptocurrency, with only 27% of respondents saying they have invested in, traded, or used cryptocurrency, and another 27% saying they might participate in the future. Approximately 47% of respondents believed the Republican Party was more favorable towards cryptocurrency, while only 14% believed the Democratic Party was more supportive of the crypto industry; however, regarding which party they trusted more to manage crypto affairs, the Democratic Party's 27% slightly exceeded the Republican Party's 25%, while 40% expressed distrust of both parties. (CoinDesk)