Only 1% of U.S. Voters Rank Cryptocurrency as Top 2026 Midterm Issue, CoinDesk Poll Shows

According to a CoinDesk poll of 1,000 U.S. registered voters on May 3, only 1% ranked cryptocurrency as the most important issue in the 2026 midterm elections, placing it near the bottom of voter concerns. By contrast, cost of living (36%), employment and economy (13%), and Social Security and Medicare (11%) topped the list.

The survey found that 27% of voters have invested in, traded, or used cryptocurrency, with another 27% saying they might participate in the future. While 47% believe Republicans are more crypto-friendly compared to 14% for Democrats, Democrats slightly edge Republicans on voter trust for managing crypto affairs (27% vs 25%), with 40% trusting neither party. Despite crypto's limited role as a core election issue, about 40% of voters said they would prefer to vote for candidates aligned with their crypto views.