As the 2026 midterm elections move into focus, crypto advocacy group Stand With Crypto is widening its push to gauge how political candidates view digital assets. The organization said Monday that it has launched a new survey aimed at both incumbents and first-time contenders in state and federal races, hoping to better understand where each stands on crypto policy.
Stand With Crypto already maintains a public scorecard that grades lawmakers from A to F based on their voting records, public comments, and past survey responses. The new questionnaire is designed to deepen that assessment. According to the group, candidates are being asked whether they have ever bought or sold cryptocurrency and to share their perspectives on issues such as innovation in the sector, de-banking concerns, consumer protections, and Bitcoin mining.
Mason Lynaugh, the group’s community director, said the stakes are rising as the next Congress will help determine whether the United States adopts policies the industry believes will support growth, innovation, and broader access.
Stand With Crypto noted that responses will shape each candidate’s letter grade, which is expected to be released to voters in early 2026. The results will also guide how the group activates its network of more than 2.6 million supporters in key battleground states throughout the year.
The crypto industry has become increasingly active in U.S. elections. During the 2024 cycle, crypto-aligned super PACs spent millions of dollars, signaling the sector’s shift toward more organized political engagement. Stand With Crypto’s own PAC, launched in May 2024 with backing from Coinbase, has remained involved in tracking and influencing races tied to digital asset regulation.
The latest survey rollout comes at a time when lawmakers in Washington are still working through proposed crypto taxonomy rules, following the summer passage of a stablecoin bill. Progress stalled during the recent government shutdown, and with campaigning season approaching, many analysts expect political considerations to play a larger role in how Congress handles emerging crypto legislation.
