As the 2024 election season begins in the United States, the crypto industry and broader community have mobilized to support candidates who are seen as pro-crypto. Dr. Tonya M. Evans, a tenured law professor at Pennsylvania State University, sat down with Cointelegraph to discuss the impact of crypto on the upcoming elections.
Dr. Evans believes that the upcoming presidential race will be very close, with many issues, including crypto, potentially influencing the outcome.
She also pointed out that, “If you’re a multi-issue voter who supports crypto, you are less likely to be swayed by this issue alone.”
2024 US Presidential election electoral projections. Source: 270towin
Dr. Evans explained that US presidential candidates are strategically targeting battleground states to leverage the close margins in their favor.
“The race isn’t about winning the general population, but about navigating the Electoral College game. Small voter shifts in crucial states like Pennsylvania, Georgia, and Arizona can make a difference.”
The professor also believes that support for cryptocurrency is bipartisan and transcends political affiliations, as shown by the $14 million spent by pro-crypto political action committees supporting candidates from both parties.
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The broader picture and crypto’s role in the 2024 elections
Dr. Evans clarified that for many voters, crypto is an important issue but not the most significant. She mentioned that while crypto matters, other topics like reproductive health and economic policies take precedence in the elections.
A recent poll by Benzinga showed that 6% of respondents wanted the presidential candidates to discuss crypto in the debates, while 45% preferred to hear about the economy and job creation, and 24% were interested in immigration issues.
Another poll by Gemini found that 73% of adults in the US said that a candidate’s stance on crypto would have some impact on their voting decision.
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