Poll: Only 1% of American voters list cryptocurrency as a top issue in the midterm elections

Golden Finance reports that on May 4, a survey commissioned by CoinDesk of 1,000 registered U.S. voters showed that only 1% of respondents listed cryptocurrency as the most important issue in the 2026 U.S. midterm elections, placing it almost at the bottom among all the concerns. By comparison, the cost of living (36%), jobs and the economy (13%), and Social Security and Medicare (11%) were the issues voters care about most.
The survey also showed that U.S. voters overall have a relatively negative view of cryptocurrencies: only 27% of respondents said they have ever invested in, traded, or used cryptocurrencies, while another 27% said they might participate in the future. About 47% of respondents believe the Republican Party is more friendly toward cryptocurrencies, while only 14% think the Democratic Party is more supportive of the crypto industry; however, in terms of “which party they trust more to manage crypto affairs,” the Democrats lead slightly with 27%, compared with the Republicans’ 25%, and 40% said they do not trust either party.
Although cryptocurrencies are not a core election issue, about 40% of respondents still said they are more likely to vote for candidates whose views align with their own on crypto, indicating that digital asset issues’ influence in U.S. politics continues to rise.