US Voters Don't Care Much About Crypto in 2026 Elections, Survey Shows

A new survey reveals that cryptocurrency is the least important issue for American voters heading into the 2026 midterm elections (elections held halfway through a president's term).

The survey asked 1,000 registered voters about their priorities, and the results were clear: • Only 1% said crypto was their top concern • 36% worried most about cost of living • 13% focused on jobs and the economy • 11% prioritized Social Security and Medicare (government programs for retirees and healthcare)

This is surprising because the crypto industry has spent hundreds of millions of dollars trying to influence the election by supporting candidates who favor digital currencies. The industry hopes to pass important laws about how crypto should be regulated (controlled by the government).

Why does this matter? The survey suggests that despite crypto companies' massive spending on politics, most Americans simply don't see digital currencies as a pressing issue compared to everyday concerns like paying bills or finding jobs.

The poll also found that voters generally have an unfavorable view of cryptocurrencies, indicating that the industry still has work to do in winning over the American public. With Democrats likely to win control of the House of Representatives and Republicans keeping the Senate, crypto legislation may continue to move slowly through Congress.

This is an AI-generated summary. Read the original article at: https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2026/05/03/crypto-is-at-the-bottom-of-u-s-voters-priorities-heading-into-the-midterm-coindesk-survey-shows