The Voter Mandate
Crypto is now a major election issue – and voters want Congress to act, not wait.DCG partnered with The Harris Poll to survey 1,874 registered American voters and the mandate was clear: Americans have embraced digital assets, demand clear federal rules, and expect privacy as a right – not a policy preference.
"Candidates who champion digital asset policy and financial privacy don't have to look far for voter support. It's already there. Political support for crypto has more than doubled since 2024, and 84% of Americans believe individuals, not companies, should own their personal data. In races decided on the margins, this constituency can be the difference."
– Julie Stitzel, Chief Policy Officer, DCG
The findings arrive at a pivotal moment for digital assets, AI, and data privacy policy. Congress is actively weighing legislation that would set the regulatory framework for digital assets for years to come, while parallel debates over AI oversight and consumer data protection move forward across both chambers. The poll suggests voters are watching closely and expect policies that will protect consumer privacy.
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And 55% of registered voters say they’re more likely to use a service that does not use their personal data, signaling that privacy is becoming a market differentiator, not just a regulatory concern.
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The survey was conducted online by The Harris Poll on behalf of DCG from May 8-18, 2026, among 2,005 U.S. residents aged 18+, of whom 1,874 are registered voters in their state of residence. The survey includes oversamples of approximately n=100 residents 18+ in each of eight battleground states: Nevada, Pennsylvania, Michigan, Arizona, Georgia, North Carolina, Ohio, and Texas. National data are weighted by age, gender, race/ethnicity, region, education, household income, and political party affiliation. The national sample is accurate to within ±2.7 percentage points at a 95% confidence level.