HarrisX Polling» Lawmakers supporting the CLARITY Act are wildly gaining 20% in votes

HarrisX Poll Shows 52% of Voters Support the “CLARITY Act,” Only 11% Oppose; Senators Supporting the Bill Could Gain +20% Net Electoral Advantage.
47% of Voters Are Willing to Cross Party Lines to Vote for It, Up to 72% Among Crypto Holders. This article is based on HarrisX survey report “National survey of voters shows bipartisan support for American leadership in cryptocurrencies and passing the CLARITY Act,” compiled and reorganized by Book Translator.
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• Voters Reject “Case-by-Case Enforcement”: 60% Prefer Ambiguous Federal Law
• 47% Will Cross Party Lines to Vote: Crypto Issues Become Swing State Variable
• Overseas Exchanges Centralization: 46% View as National Security Issue
• Crypto Holders Become Key Voters: 78% Care About Candidate Stances
• 2026 Election Formula: Support for CLARITY = Net Gain of 20% Votes

Crypto regulation is shifting from an industry issue to a key factor in the election. HarrisX’s latest poll reveals that nationwide registered voters’ support for the “CLARITY Act” is not only bipartisan but directly translates into electoral momentum: Senators backing the bill could gain a +20 percentage point net advantage, with nearly half of voters willing to cross party lines for it. The poll indicates that the core issue of crypto regulation has moved from “whether to regulate” to “who can mobilize votes using it.”

Digital assets and their federal regulatory framework are at a critical turning point.

The “Digital Asset Market Clarity Act of 2025” (H.R. 3633, known as the “CLARITY Act”) currently under review in Congress will clarify three things: whether different types of digital assets are regulated by the SEC or CFTC, registration rules for crypto exchanges and custodians, and industry-level consumer protection standards. This is one of the most significant digital asset legislations ever considered by Congress.

Building on long-term public opinion research, HarrisX conducted a nationwide survey of 2,008 registered voters to measure four aspects: awareness and holdings of digital assets, attitudes toward U.S. leadership in digital finance, support for the CLARITY Act, and whether candidates’ positions on crypto regulation will influence the 2026 midterm elections.

Among the top ten global crypto exchanges, eight are headquartered outside the U.S. As digital payment systems and stablecoin infrastructure accelerate worldwide, if the U.S. fails to establish clear federal rules, it risks ceding leadership of a strategic financial technology to overseas jurisdictions—impacting national security, the dollar’s global standing, developer and business retention, and America’s overall competitiveness in fintech innovation.

Bipartisan voters recognize this risk and want Congress to act quickly.

This is a HarrisX poll on the “CLARITY Act” (U.S. cryptocurrency market structure legislation), with five charts showing five core findings:

Chart 1 | Bipartisan Support for the Bill. 52% of respondents support the “CLARITY Act,” only 11% oppose; net support among Democrats, Republicans, and Independents is +43%, +48%, +32%, with Republican voters showing the highest approval.

Chart 2 | Support for Legislation Brings Clear Electoral Gains. Net electoral benefit is +20%—37% of voters say they are more likely to vote for Senators who push the “CLARITY Act,” only 17% less likely; 47% are willing to cross party lines for it, with the highest among Republican voters (51%).

Chart 3 | “National Security” Is the Most Persuasive Narrative. 56% believe that digital payment systems built and controlled outside the U.S. will weaken American national security, only 22% think it will strengthen; this consensus exists across all three major parties (Dem 56%, GOP 57%, Ind 54%). 23% of voters cite national security as the primary reason to support the bill.

Chart 4 | Voters Want the U.S. to Lead and Set Clear Rules. 70% believe the U.S. should have enacted crypto legislation long ago; 62% say it is “extremely” or “very important” for the U.S. to set global rules for digital finance; 60% prefer an imperfect but clear federal law over continued “case-by-case enforcement.”

Chart 5 | Most Voters Lack Awareness of Offshore Crypto Industry. Only 33% know that “eight of the top ten global crypto exchanges are based outside the U.S.” After being informed, 46% see this as a problem, only 13% see no issue; this concern is most prominent among Republican voters (50%).

Voters’ understanding of digital assets remains limited, but their views are clear and consistent: the U.S. should establish rules for digital finance and act promptly.

Awareness of digital assets is still low, but crypto holders are a sizable voting bloc

· 39% of voters say they are familiar with digital assets and blockchain technology, 61% are not.

· Two in five voters have purchased crypto, 30% in the past year.

· Familiarity and ownership are concentrated among men and voters under 35.

This chart focuses on a core issue—the strong expectation among U.S. voters for the country to establish dominance in crypto. HarrisX used five questions across dimensions of “urgency, global standing, regulation path, legislative pace, risk-taking” to depict a clear public opinion trend:

70% | Legislation should have been in place long ago. Seven in ten voters believe the U.S. should have enacted clear crypto legislation earlier. This reflects a sense of “timing”—voters are no longer debating “whether to legislate,” but expressing frustration over “why it’s not done yet.”

62% | The U.S. should lead in setting global rules. 62% of voters think it is “extremely” or “very” important for the U.S. to dominate the creation of international digital finance standards. This elevates crypto regulation from a financial issue to a matter of national competition.

60% | Clear federal law, not case-by-case enforcement. Six in ten voters prefer an imperfect but well-defined federal law over continued gray-area enforcement by agencies. This directly rejects the SEC’s recent “litigation over legislation” approach.

57% | Legislate first, iterate later. 57% believe it’s better to pass an existing bill and improve it gradually through practice, rather than wait for a perfect law. This echoes the “don’t let perfect be the enemy of good” logic and reduces political resistance.

56% | Willing to take risks to lead. Even if it means accepting market risks, 56% think the U.S. should regulate clearly to “take control” of the market. Voters’ concern over “market flowing overseas” surpasses worries about regulation itself.

Voters want the U.S. to maintain leadership in crypto

Voters Reject “Case-by-Case Enforcement”: 60% Prefer Ambiguous Federal Law

Although most voters lack technical knowledge of digital assets, they show a strong, broad, and stable demand for U.S. leadership and clear federal rules.

70% believe the U.S. should have enacted crypto legislation long ago; 62% say it is “extremely” or “very” important for the U.S. to set global digital finance rules.

Voters also oppose continued case-by-case enforcement: 60% favor clear federal legislation, even if imperfect; 57% prefer to pass partial laws now and improve them over time rather than wait for perfect legislation.

Even when acknowledging trade-offs, voters lean toward action. 56% believe the U.S. should regulate clearly to “take control” of the crypto market, even if it involves risks.

Overall, these results show that voters are not asking Congress to debate “whether to act,” but demanding prompt, clear federal action.

Offshore centralization is a significant but under-recognized issue

Voters support U.S. regulation. The high concentration of crypto exchanges overseas provides a concrete reason for voter backing of federal crypto rules.

The survey shows that voters generally lack awareness of how much digital asset activity occurs outside U.S. regulation; but once informed, few see this as acceptable.

· Only one-third know that “eight of the top ten global crypto exchanges are based outside the U.S.”

· After learning this, 46% see it as a problem, only 13% see no issue; concern is highest among Republican voters (50%).

47% Will Cross Party Lines to Vote: Crypto Issues Become Swing State Variable

National security is a key driver for voter support of federal action.

When framed as a national security issue, concerns about foreign control of digital payment systems and its potential to weaken U.S. security and the dollar’s global position intensify.

· 56% believe that if future digital payment systems are built and controlled outside the U.S., it will weaken national security. Only 22% think it will strengthen.

· Over two in five voters believe that foreign-issued stablecoins dominating the market will weaken the dollar’s global standing; only 17% think it will strengthen.

Voters have long desired better rules and regulation for digital assets.

The demand for federal action predates current debates. HarrisX’s past research over three years shows voters consistently favor clearer rules, stronger protections, and more proactive U.S. regulation of digital assets.

Previous findings include:

· Voters prefer clear rules over enforcement. In a 2024 study, 48% support clear rules versus 23% for enforcement; by 2025, support remains similar—49% vs. 26%.

· The U.S. is perceived as lagging, creating a leadership gap. In 2024 and 2025, only about one-fifth of voters see the U.S. as leading in crypto regulation, while 36% see it as falling behind.

· But voters want the U.S. to lead. In 2025, 69% of registered voters and 84% of crypto investors believe U.S. leadership in blockchain development is very important; 82% support Congress setting stricter rules for exchanges and brokers.

Note 2: Sources include HarrisX/Blockchain Association surveys from October 25–28, 2024 (1,717 registered voters) and December 3–4, 2025 (1,861 registered voters).

With neutral descriptions, 52% of voters support the “CLARITY Act,” 11% oppose. Support is bipartisan, with a large persuadable middle.

Chart 4 | Offshore Exchange Centralization: 46% View as National Security Issue

Currently, voter awareness of the bill remains low.

· 64% have not heard of the “CLARITY Act”; 14% have heard a lot, 22% have heard a little.

· The first explanation voters hear about the bill will determine its political support ceiling. The neutral description used in this survey yields broad support.

After hearing the neutral description, support is strong, opposition limited.

Question CL12: “The CLARITY Act” will specify which federal agency—SEC or CFTC—regulates different types of digital assets; establish registration rules for crypto exchanges and custodians; and set consumer protection standards. Based on this description, do you support or oppose this legislation?

Strong bipartisan support for the “CLARITY Act”

· Support is clearly bipartisan: +48 among Republicans, +43 among Democrats, +52 among likely midterm voters, +32 among Independents.

· Only 10% of Independents oppose; most are persuadable centrists: 47% neutral.

· Support is highest among the most informed voters: crypto holders +57, digitally familiar +55, those aware of the “CLARITY Act” +49. Education and information access increase support.

Support for the “CLARITY Act” is rooted in broader national security concerns.

When asked which reasons best support the bill, voters cite:

· National security and dollar status (23%): “Ensuring the dollar and U.S. payment systems remain global financial centers is a national security priority.”

Crypto Holders Are Key Voters: 78% Care About Candidate Stances

· Enforcement and illicit finance (17%)

· Consumer protection and fraud prevention (16%)

· Jobs and companies leaving the U.S. (11%)

Voting in favor of the “CLARITY Act” is a clear electoral advantage across party lines. Nearly half say it could motivate cross-party voting.

Senators supporting the bill will gain support among various voter groups

37% of voters say they are more likely to support a senator who votes for the “CLARITY Act”; 17% less likely; 46% unaffected. Overall net benefit: +20%.

This impact is strongest among Republicans, with 44% more likely to support; also positive among Democrats (37%) and Independents (31%).

Bipartisan appeal: 47% of voters would consider changing their party vote because of this issue.

· In an election environment where most issues reinforce party divides, the “CLARITY Act” is one of the few that could generate cross-party movement.

· 47% say if a candidate supports the bill but their preferred party does not, they might consider voting for a candidate outside their party at least to some extent.

· Among crypto holders, digitally familiar voters, and those aware of the bill, this willingness is even higher—72%, 67%, and 67%, respectively.

Chart 5 | 2026 Election Formula: Support for CLARITY = +20% Net Votes

Most voters say this issue will influence their 2026 vote.

· 52% say a candidate’s stance on crypto regulation will be “extremely” or “somewhat” important in their midterm vote.

· Among crypto holders, this rises to 78%; among digitally familiar voters, 74%.

· The issue’s intensity is moderate—16% say “extremely important.” While not the top driver, it has broad political reach: many voters are willing to factor crypto regulation into their 2026 voting decisions.

Crypto voters are a sizable and influential voting bloc.

Beyond general support for the “CLARITY Act,” survey results show that mobilizing crypto voters has unique political value. They are a large, influential group; HarrisX’s previous research shows they are highly engaged, issue-driven, and willing to cross party lines when candidates’ crypto policies align with their views:

· High participation: 92% of crypto holders plan to vote in the 2024 U.S. elections.

· Issue-driven: 49% of U.S. voters see candidate support for pro-crypto policies as important; among crypto holders, this rises to 85%.

· Persuadable across party lines: if candidates support their preferred pro-crypto policies, the net likelihood of voting for a candidate outside their party increases by +13 percentage points; among crypto holders, this increase is +58 points.

· Influential in swing states: in Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin, the number of crypto-issue voters exceeds the margin of victory in the previous presidential election.

· Recognized political force: CBS News reports that in congressional races with active crypto industry involvement, candidates supported by the crypto industry won 85% of the time.

Note 3: Sources include HarrisX/Consensys surveys from September 4–14, 2024 (1,664 registered voters nationwide) and December 3–4, 2025 (1,512–1,774 registered voters in key states).

Voters’ positive response to the “CLARITY Act” stems from a broader issue: U.S. leadership, national security, and whether digital finance remains under U.S. regulation.

Voters don’t need to be crypto enthusiasts to support the “CLARITY Act.” They respond to a simple judgment: digital finance is happening, much of it offshore, and the U.S. should regulate it clearly through federal rules.

The political rationale for passing the “CLARITY Act” outweighs opposition. Senators supporting it will gain a +20 net electoral advantage and foster bipartisan support.

For targeted voter groups, this could be a truly influential issue. Among crypto holders, digitally familiar voters, young men, and those already aware of the bill, it can sway votes and even induce cross-party voting. For the broader electorate, supporting the “CLARITY Act” is a clear positive political signal.