Crypto and Decentralization Could Sway Voters in 2022 US Midterm Elections: Report

"Voters are less likely to support candidates seen as standing in the way of a decentralized internet," Haun Ventures said.

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A poll of 800 likely midterm voters in four U.S. swing states suggested the overwhelming majority were in favor of ideas around decentralization, and many were HODLers.

According to a September 29 report by venture capital firm Haun Ventures on a survey conducted by business intelligence firm Morning Consult, about one in five voters surveyed in New Hampshire, Nevada, Ohio and Pennsylvania said it has non-fungible cryptocurrency or tokens. Additionally, 91% of respondents supported a "community-owned, community-governed" Internet that "gives users greater control over their information."

Survey of 800 swing state voters who own digital assets. Source: Haun Ventures

"Significantly, and reflecting how the values ​​that voters associate with Web3 will influence voting behavior, voters are less likely to support candidates who are perceived to barrier to an Internet decentralization," Haun Ventures said. "In other words, as both sides ponder how good Web3 politics will translate into good Web3 politics, Web3 values ​​are what voters want to see elected officials support, not hinder."

Today we share a survey commissioned by Haun Ventures and conducted by Morning Consult of likely midterm 2022 voters in four Key swing states (OH, PA, NH and NV) that surveyed voter opinions on web3 and its impact on their vote in November. https://t.co/NhMSviztDJ

— Haun Ventures (@HaunVentures) September 29, 2022

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