TechFlow News, May 3: According to a survey commissioned by CoinDesk and conducted among 1,000 registered U.S. voters, only 1% of respondents named cryptocurrency as the most important issue in the 2026 U.S. midterm elections—ranking nearly last among all concerns. In contrast, cost of living (36%), jobs and the economy (13%), and Social Security and Medicare (11%) emerged as voters’ top priorities.
The survey also revealed that U.S. voters hold largely negative views toward cryptocurrency: only 27% reported having invested in, traded, or used cryptocurrency, while another 27% said they might do so in the future. Approximately 47% of respondents perceived the Republican Party as more crypto-friendly, compared with just 14% who viewed the Democratic Party as more supportive of the crypto industry. However, when asked which party they trust more to manage crypto-related matters, Democrats edged out Republicans (27% vs. 25%), while 40% said they trusted neither party.
Although cryptocurrency is not a central election issue, roughly 40% of respondents indicated they would be more likely to vote for candidates whose crypto views align with their own—indicating that digital asset issues continue to gain influence in U.S. politics.
