According to ChainCatcher, a poll released by blockchain venture capital firm Digital Currency Group (DCG) showed that more than 20% of voters in several key swing states believe that cryptocurrency is a key issue in the upcoming US election.

The survey was conducted by Harris Poll on behalf of DCG from April 4 to 16, and surveyed 1,201 registered voters from Michigan, Ohio, Montana, Pennsylvania, Nevada, and Arizona. The survey found that half of the respondents said they would pay attention to the candidates' stance on cryptocurrency.

“These data show that cryptocurrency is a priority for voters in swing Senate states, and a pro-crypto stance is a boon for policymakers and candidates,” said Julie Stitzel, DCG’s senior vice president of policy. “The survey also highlights policymakers’ strong desire to enact reasonable regulation that protects consumers while not stifling innovation.”

Other findings include that about 20% to 25% of voters and a third of "crypto supporters" want elected officials to focus on cryptocurrency regulation and investor protection. Among the states surveyed, Ohio voters have a more negative attitude toward cryptocurrencies, while Montana has the highest cryptocurrency ownership rate, with 14% of voters currently owning cryptocurrencies.