Crypto’s Role in New Jersey’s 2025 Governor Race
Imagine this: you’re in a race, and the winner is decided by just a tiny bit more speed. That’s what elections are like, and New Jersey’s 2025 governor race is no different. But here’s a twist: a group of people who love something called ‘crypto’ could make all the difference.
Who are these crypto lovers?
They’re people who believe in something called ‘digital assets’. A group called Stand With Crypto says there are about 62,000 of them in New Jersey, and they’re registered voters![1] A recent survey showed that most of them would vote for someone who supports crypto, and some wouldn’t vote for someone who doesn’t![1]
New Jersey’s political scene
New Jersey is usually a blue state, but things are changing. In the last governor race in 2021, the winner only beat the other guy by about 84,000 votes.[1][5] That’s not a lot when you think about it. So, any big group of voters, like these crypto lovers, could really change who wins.
What do the candidates think about crypto?
We don’t know yet what the candidates in 2025 will say about crypto. But we do know there will be people from both parties running. On the Democratic side, we might see Ras Baraka, Steven Fulop, Josh Gottheimer, and Mikie Sherrill.[5] For the Republicans, Jack Ciattarelli, who ran in 2021, is already in.[5]
Even if they haven’t talked about it much yet, what they say about crypto could really matter to these 62,000 voters.
Crypto’s influence goes beyond New Jersey
Crypto isn’t just a New Jersey thing. In the 2024 elections, groups that support crypto spent lots of money on candidates who often won.[1] This means crypto lovers are making a difference all over the country, not just in New Jersey.
Why crypto voters matter
In the end, the 2025 New Jersey governor race could be decided by these crypto voters. There are lots of them, and elections in New Jersey are close. So, candidates should really think about what these voters want. As more people get into crypto, understanding it and supporting it might be the key to winning their votes.
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Sources:
– cointelegraph.com
– en.wikipedia.org