TL;DR:
- 52% of registered voters in the United States support the passage of the CLARITY Act, compared to only 11% in opposition.
- 56% of respondents believe that foreign control of digital payment systems represents a weakness for U.S. national security.
- Net support for the legislation reaches 48% among Democrats, 43% among Republicans, and 32% among independent voters.
A new national poll conducted by the firm HarrisX reveals that a solid majority of American voters demand clear federal regulatory frameworks for digital assets through their support of the CLARITY Act. The data, collected from a sample of 2,008 registered citizens, indicates that resolving current regulatory ambiguity is a priority for the electorate as the first half of 2026 draws to a close.
NEW: HarrisX national survey finds strong bipartisan support for American leadership in digital finance ā and majority support for passing the CLARITY Act.
Our latest study of 2,008 registered voters shows Americans want clear federal rules for crypto and digital assets. šā¦ pic.twitter.com/qsEMHVQ06a
— HarrisX (@HarrisXdata) May 7, 2026
Bipartisan consensus and financial leadership
The HarrisX results suggest that the CLARITY Act enjoys a level of cross-cutting support rarely seen in the current political climate. According to the pollster’s report, positive sentiment toward the regulations is helping to close the traditional partisan gap.
While 70% of participants state that the country should have passed crypto legislation sooner, 60% express a preference for definitive federal laws over the current case-by-case compliance model. Data from the study indicates that voters favor the establishment of clear rules and enhanced consumer protections to maintain the nation’s competitiveness.
The crypto industry shows a steady evolution in its public perception. Survey data suggests that support for the CLARITY Act could offer a net electoral benefit of 20 points for lawmakers who choose to back the proposal in Congress.
According to the HarrisX analysis, the public’s desire to balance market innovation with tangible safeguards is a growing trend. This inclination is reflected in the fact that 47% of voters would consider voting for a candidate outside of their usual party if they actively support the CLARITY Act.
National security as a driver of regulation
A determining factor in the massive support for the regulation is the perception of digital finance as an element of global strategic competition. The survey found that 56% of citizens project that allowing the development of digital payment systems under foreign control would weaken U.S. national security.
Conversely, the source points out that only 22% of respondents believe that foreign control would strengthen the country’s strategic position. By directly linking domestic regulation to national defense, the data suggests that the electorate views the CLARITY Act as a necessary step to prevent adversaries from dominating next-generation financial infrastructure.
With the House of Representatives having passed previous versions of regulatory frameworks in 2025, the focus now shifts to the Senate. It is projected that the Senate Banking Committee will schedule a markup session for the bill for the week of May 11, marking a verifiable milestone in the 2026 legislative calendar.
