Survey Background and Key Findings
Public opinion research firm Harrisx released a national survey on May 7 revealing strong voter support for the Digital Asset Market Clarity (CLARITY) Act of 2025. The poll, conducted from May 1 to 4 among 2,008 registered voters with a margin of error of ±2.2 percentage points, found that 52% supported the bill after reviewing a neutral policy summary, while only 11% opposed it. A striking 70% of voters said the United States should already have passed clear cryptocurrency legislation, and 60% preferred federal legislation over case-by-case enforcement.
Bipartisan Support and Voter Sentiment
Support for the CLARITY Act extended across political affiliations. Republicans, Democrats, independents, and likely midterm voters all backed the bill by wide margins after reading the summary. Support was highest among crypto owners, voters familiar with digital assets, and those already aware of CLARITY. However, awareness of the legislation remained low: 64% had not heard of the bill before the survey, while 14% had heard a lot and 22% a little. Digital asset familiarity is uneven: 39% of voters are familiar with digital assets and blockchain, while 61% are not. Notably, two in five voters have purchased crypto at some point, and 30% bought crypto in the past year. Familiarity and ownership are concentrated among men and voters under 35.
National Security and Dollar Primacy
Offshore market concerns added urgency. Only one-third of voters knew that eight of the ten largest crypto exchanges are based outside the U.S. After learning this, 46% found crypto trading beyond U.S. oversight at least somewhat problematic, while only 13% called it fine or good. The CLARITY Act would clarify whether the SEC or CFTC oversees different digital assets, create registration rules for exchanges and custodians, and establish consumer protections. 62% said it is important for the U.S. to set global rules for digital finance. When asked which argument best supported CLARITY, 23% chose keeping the dollar and U.S. payment systems central; law enforcement and illicit finance followed at 17%, and consumer protection at 16%. Furthermore, 56% said future digital payment systems built abroad could weaken U.S. national security, and more than two in five voters said foreign-issued stablecoins dominating would weaken the dollar's global role.
Impact on the 2026 Midterms
The bill carries electoral weight. 37% of voters would be more likely to support a senator who votes for CLARITY, while 17% would be less likely—a net 20-point benefit that holds across party lines. Additionally, 47% would consider voting outside their preferred party if that candidate supported CLARITY and their own party did not. For the 2026 midterms, 52% said a candidate's position on crypto regulation will be at least somewhat important to their vote; among crypto owners, that figure surged to 78%.
Legislative Progress
The findings come as the Senate Banking Committee scheduled a May 14 executive session to consider the CLARITY Act. This markup will mark the Senate's first formal committee debate on the bill and determine whether it advances to a full Senate vote.